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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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



FORM 10-K



(Mark One)    

ý

 

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

For the fiscal year ended April 26, 2015

OR

o

 

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

For the transition period from                    to                  

Commission File Number 0-20538

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

  41-1659606
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

600 Emerson Road, Suite 300, St. Louis, Missouri
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

63141
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (314) 813-9200



Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value Per Share   NASDAQ
(Title of Class)   (Name of each exchange on which registered)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:



          Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o    No ý

          Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

          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 ý    No o

          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 (§ 229.405 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 ý    No o

          Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    o

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, 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 o   Accelerated filer ý   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o

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

          The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting stock held by non-affiliates(1) of the Company is $149,991,300, based on the last reported sale price of $6.72 per share on October 24, 2014 on the NASDAQ Stock Market; multiplied by 22,320,134 shares of Common Stock outstanding and held by non-affiliates of the Company on such date.

          As of June 12, 2015, the Company had a total of 40,600,195 shares of Common Stock outstanding (which excludes 1,465,953 shares held by us in treasury).

          Part III incorporates information by reference to the Registrant's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year.


(1)
Affiliates for the purpose of this item refer to the directors, named executive officers and/or persons owning 10% or more of the Company's common stock, both of record and beneficially; however, this determination does not constitute an admission of affiliate status for any of the individual stockholders.

   


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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

FORM 10-K

INDEX

 
   
  PAGE  

PART I

    2  

ITEM 1.

 

BUSINESS

    2  

ITEM 1A.

 

RISK FACTORS

    10  

ITEM 1B.

 

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

    21  

ITEM 2.

 

PROPERTIES

    21  

ITEM 3.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

    23  

ITEM 4.

 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

    24  

PART II

    25  

ITEM 5.

 

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

    25  

ITEM 6.

 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

    27  

ITEM 7.

 

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

    29  

ITEM 7A.

 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

    43  

ITEM 8.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

    45  

ITEM 9.

 

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

    90  

ITEM 9A.

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

    90  

ITEM 9B.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

    90  

PART III

    90  

ITEM 10.

 

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

    90  

ITEM 11.

 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

    91  

ITEM 12.

 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

    91  

ITEM 13.

 

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

    91  

ITEM 14.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

    91  

PART IV

    91  

ITEM 15.

 

EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

    91  

SIGNATURES

    93 - 94  

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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This Annual Report contains statements that we believe are, or may be considered to be, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Annual Report regarding the prospects of our industry or our prospects, plans, financial position or business strategy, may constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "foresee," "project," "anticipate," "believe," "plans," "forecasts," "continue" or "could" or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terms. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements may be included in various filings that we make with the SEC or press releases or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of our authorized executive officers. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to be correct and are not guarantees of future performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" beginning on page 10 of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to any forward-looking statements. You are advised, however, to consult any additional disclosures we make in our reports to the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this Annual Report.

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PART I

ITEM 1.    BUSINESS

    Overview

        We are a developer, owner and operator of branded gaming facilities and related dining, lodging and entertainment facilities in regional markets in the United States. We currently own or operate 15 gaming and entertainment facilities in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Pennsylvania. Collectively, these properties feature approximately 12,700 slot machines and over 300 table games (including approximately 80 poker tables) over 2,300 hotel rooms and more than 45 restaurants. We also operate a harness racing track at our casino in Florida. Our portfolio of properties provides us with a diverse geographic footprint that minimizes geographically concentrated risks caused by weather, regional economic difficulties, gaming tax rates and regulations imposed by local gaming authorities.

        We operate under two brands, Isle and Lady Luck. Isle-branded facilities are generally in larger markets with a regional draw and offer expanded amenities, whereas Lady Luck-branded facilities are typically in smaller markets drawing primarily from a local customer base. Our senior management team has significant gaming experience spanning numerous states and multiple foreign jurisdictions. This team has established and executed against a strategic plan for growth focusing on three core principles, (1) focused fiscal discipline, (2) restyled customer experiences, and (3) a renewed asset base.

        1. Focused Fiscal Discipline—We believe that our business benefits from a cost-effective approach to creating valuable customer experiences and a stronger balance sheet. We focus on fiscal discipline by utilizing technology and our customer research platform, responsibly reducing our cost structure and identifying opportunities for operating efficiencies at our properties.

        We continually strive to find ways to make our business processes more efficient and have consistently reduced our operating costs. In fiscal 2014, we undertook a company-wide effort to identify a variety of cost savings measures to improve our operating performance and have implemented measures that we believe are on a run rate to reduce our costs by over $12 million annually.

        Since fiscal 2008, when the current management joined the Company, we have reduced our debt by approximately $510 million, or 34%, through the disciplined application of our free cash flow, asset sales and a series of financing transactions. We plan to maintain this discipline through continued efforts to further reduce our cost structure, applying cost discipline in the evaluation and execution of future capital projects, and actively managing our capital structure.

        2. Restyled Customer Experiences—We focus on customer satisfaction and delivering superior guest experiences by providing popular gaming, dining and entertainment experiences that are designed to exceed customer expectations in a clean, safe, friendly and fun environment. We have introduced initiatives to increase customer time on device, refreshed several of our casino floors, introduced an improved loyalty program, and have introduced several targeted non-gaming amenities.

        These non-gaming amenities have included the development of several custom food, beverage and entertainment offerings, including the introduction of Lone Wolf bars and Otis and Henry's restaurants, a buffet concept called Farmer's Pick focused on locally-sourced, fresh food, and a live entertainment series, Jester's Jam. The Lone Wolf and Otis & Henry's are open in seven of our properties and Farmer's Pick Buffets are now open in Pompano, Waterloo, Vicksburg, Boonville and Cape Girardeau. In fiscal 2015, we completed the introduction of our enhanced customer loyalty program, the Fan Club, at the four remaining properties aimed to attract new customers and increase visitation from our current customers.

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        3. Renewed Asset Base—We believe our long-term success will depend substantially upon increasing the quality, reach and scope of our operating portfolio, including targeted development projects, rebranding projects, identifying profitable growth opportunities and, where appropriate, asset sales.

        On July 1, 2013, we opened our Lady Luck-branded facility at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania. On October 30, 2012, we opened our Isle-branded gaming and entertainment facility in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

        We have monetized non-core assets, including the sale of the Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa, in February 2014, our former Biloxi facility in November 2012 and the sale of the second license at our Lake Charles facility in February 2012.

        In May 2015, we began construction of a land-based facility in Bettendorf, Iowa, with a current estimated cost of up to $60 million to replace our current riverboat casino.

        In addition to the items discussed above, we plan to continue to refresh our hotel room product, pursue third-party development partners for additional hotel and restaurant concepts, consider opportunistic monetization of non-core operating assets and renovate select facilities to improve our product offerings.

Casino Properties

        The following is an overview of our casino properties as of April 26, 2015:

Property
  Date
Acquired or Opened
  Slot
Machines
  Table
Games
  Hotel
Rooms
  Parking
Spaces
 

Colorado

                             

Isle Casino Hotel-Black Hawk

  December 1998     1,087     35     238     1,100  

Lady Luck Casino-Black Hawk

  April 2003     466     15     164     1,200  

Florida

                             

Pompano Park

  July 1995/April 2007     1,458     38         3,800  

Iowa

                             

Bettendorf

  March 2000     964     21     514     2,057  

Marquette

  March 2000     541     8         475  

Waterloo

  June 2007     955     27     195     1,500  

Louisiana

                             

Lake Charles

  July 1995     1,175     46     493     2,539  

Mississippi

                             

Lula

  March 2000     897     20     451     1,611  

Natchez

  March 2000     520     6     141     675  

Vicksburg

  June 2010     596     8         977  

Missouri

                             

Boonville

  December 2001     935     20     140     1,100  

Cape Girardeau

  October 2012     937     24         1,049  

Caruthersville

  June 2007     544     11         1,109  

Kansas City

  June 2000     1,015     18         1,685  

Pennsylvania

                             

Nemacolin

  July 2013     596     29         766  

        12,686     326     2,336     21,643  

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    Colorado

    Isle Casino Hotel-Black Hawk

        Isle Casino Hotel-Black Hawk commenced operations in December 1998, is located on an approximately 10-acre site and is one of the first gaming facilities reached by customers arriving from Denver via Highway 119, the main thoroughfare connecting Denver to Black Hawk. The property includes a land-based casino with 1,087 slot machines, 24 standard table games, an 11 table poker room, a 238-room hotel and 1,100 parking spaces in an attached parking garage. Isle Casino Hotel-Black Hawk also offers customers three restaurants, including a 128-seat Farraddays restaurant, a 270-seat Calypso's buffet and a 42-seat Tradewinds Marketplace. The property also has approximately 5,000 square feet of flex space that can be used for meetings and special events.

    Lady Luck Casino-Black Hawk

        Lady Luck Casino-Black Hawk, which we acquired in April 2003 and rebranded in June 2009, is located across the intersection of Main Street and Mill Street from the Isle Casino Hotel-Black Hawk. The property consists of a land-based casino with 466 slot machines, 9 standard table games, 6 poker tables, a 164-room hotel that opened in December 2005 and 1,200 parking spaces in our parking structure connecting Isle Casino Hotel-Black Hawk and Lady Luck Casino-Black Hawk. The property also offers guests dining in a 93-seat Otis & Henry's restaurant as well as a grab-and-go fast serve food cart that is located in the main level of the facility. The property also has approximately 2,250 square feet of flex space that can be used for meetings and special events. Our Black Hawk sites are connected via sky bridges.

        When casinos having multiple gaming licenses in the same building are combined, the Black Hawk/Central City market consists of 24 gaming facilities (seven of which have more than 500 slot machines), which in aggregate, generated gaming revenues of approximately $634 million in the twelve months ended April 2015. Our Black Hawk properties generated casino revenues for fiscal 2015 of approximately $136 million. Black Hawk is the closest gaming market to the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately 3.1 million and is located approximately 40 miles east of Black Hawk and serves as the primary feeder market for Black Hawk.

    Florida

    Pompano

        In 1995, we acquired Pompano Park, a harness racing track located in Pompano Beach, Florida and opened the casino in April 2007. Pompano Park is located off of Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike on a 223-acre owned site, near Fort Lauderdale, midway between Miami and West Palm Beach. Pompano Park is the only racetrack licensed to conduct harness racing in Florida.

        Our Pompano facility includes 1,458 slot machines, a 38-table poker room, a 120-seat Farraddays restaurant, a 110-seat Bragozzos Italian restaurant, a 280-seat Farmer's Pick buffet, a 100-seat deli, a 12-seat express grab-and-go food outlet, a feature bar, a sports bar, an outdoor trackside bar and 3,800 parking spaces.

        Approximately 2.8 million people reside within a 25-mile radius of our Pompano facility, which competes with eight other racinos and three Native American gaming facilities in the market. The Pompano facility generated approximately $179 million in casino revenues for fiscal 2015. While casino revenues are not available for all market competitors, we estimate that we operate approximately 11% of the slot machines in the market.

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    Iowa

    Bettendorf

        Our Bettendorf property was acquired in March 2000 and is located off of Interstate 74, an interstate highway serving the Quad Cities metropolitan area, which consists of Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa and Moline and Rock Island, Illinois. The property consists of a dockside casino offering 964 slot machines, 17 table games and 4 poker tables. The property also includes two hotel towers (the North Tower and South Tower) with 514 hotel rooms, 40,000 square feet of flexible convention/banquet space, a 142-seat Farraddays restaurant, a 262-seat Calypso's buffet, a 26-seat Tradewinds Marketplace and 2,057 parking spaces. We have entered into agreements with the City of Bettendorf, Iowa under which we manage and provide financial and operating support for the QC Waterfront Convention Center that is adjacent to our hotel. The QC Waterfront Convention Center opened in January 2009.

        We have begun the construction of a new land-based casino, with a 35,000 square foot gaming floor, on the current Bettendorf property between our two hotel towers. Our estimated investment in this project is up to $60 million and will include a Farmer's Pick Buffet, Otis and Henry's Grab N Go and a Lone Wolf bar in the new facility, which we expect to open in summer 2016. In addition, we are currently renovating the hotel rooms in the South Tower and expect this $8.5 million project to be completed in the summer of 2015.

        The Quad Cities metropolitan area currently has three gaming operations, including our gaming facility in Bettendorf and the Rhythm City facility in Davenport which we sold during February 2014. The three casinos in the Quad Cities generated total gaming revenues of approximately $190 million for the twelve months ended April 2015. Our Bettendorf property generated casino revenues for fiscal 2015 of approximately $69 million. Bettendorf also competes with other gaming operations in Illinois and Iowa and a competitor has commenced construction to move the Rhythm City casino to a new land based location. Approximately 905,000 people reside within 60 miles of our Bettendorf property.

    Marquette

        Our Marquette, Iowa property, which we acquired in March 2000, is approximately 60 miles north of Dubuque, Iowa. The property consists of a dockside casino offering 541 slot machines and 8 table games, a marina and 475 parking spaces. The facility was rebranded as a Lady Luck casino in fiscal 2010 and includes a 132-seat buffet restaurant, a 22-seat Otis and Henry's Express food outlet and a 155-seat Lone Wolf restaurant and bar.

        Our Marquette property is the only gaming facility in the Marquette, Iowa market and generated casino revenues of approximately $28 million in fiscal 2015. We believe most of our Marquette customers are from northeast Iowa and Wisconsin, which includes approximately 490,000 people within 60 miles of our property. We compete for those customers with other gaming facilities in Dubuque, Iowa and Native American casinos in southwestern Wisconsin.

    Waterloo

        Our Waterloo, Iowa property opened in June 2007 and is located adjacent to Highway 218 and US 20. The property consists of a single-level casino offering 955 slot machines, 23 table games and 4 poker tables. The property also offers a wide variety of non-gaming amenities, including a 122-seat Otis & Henry's restaurant, a 204-seat Farmer's Pick buffet, 64-seat Lone Wolf restaurant and bar, 5,000 square feet of meeting space, 1,500 parking spaces and a 195-room hotel, which includes 27 suites.

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        Our Waterloo property is the only gaming facility in the Waterloo, Iowa market and approximately 685,000 people live within 60 miles of the property. We compete with other casinos in eastern Iowa. We generated casino revenues of approximately $88 million in fiscal 2015.

    Louisiana

    Lake Charles

        Our Lake Charles property commenced operations in July 1995 and is located on a 19-acre site along Interstate 10, the main thoroughfare connecting Houston, Texas to Lake Charles, Louisiana. In February 2012 we consolidated our gaming operations onto one gaming vessel offering 1,175 slot machines, 38 table games, including 8 poker tables, two hotels offering 493 rooms, a 96,000 square foot land-based pavilion and entertainment center, and 2,539 parking spaces, including approximately 1,160 spaces in an attached parking garage. The pavilion and entertainment center offer customers a wide variety of non-gaming amenities, including a 96-seat Otis & Henry's restaurant, a 258-seat Calypso's buffet, a 56-seat Lucky Wins Asian-inspired restaurant, which also includes a grab and go deli, and Caribbean Cove featuring free live entertainment and can accommodate 164 guests. The pavilion also has a 14,750 square foot entertainment center comprised of a 1,142-seat special events center designed for concerts, banquets and other events, meeting facilities and administrative offices.

        The Lake Charles market consists of three dockside gaming facilities, the newest of which opened in December 2014, a Native American casino and a pari-mutuel facility/racino. The market includes approximately 8,800 slot machines and approximately 260 table games. For the twelve months ended April 2015, the three gaming facilities and one racino, in the aggregate, generated gaming revenues of approximately $797 million. Revenues for the Native American property are not published. Casino revenues for our Lake Charles property for fiscal 2015 were approximately $138 million. Lake Charles is the closest gaming market to the Houston metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately 6.2 million and is located approximately 140 miles west of Lake Charles. We believe that our Lake Charles property attracts customers primarily from southeast Texas, including Houston, Beaumont, Galveston, Orange and Port Arthur and from local area residents. Approximately 500,000 and 1.7 million people reside within 50 and 100 miles, respectively, of the Lake Charles property.

    Mississippi

    Lula

        Our Lula property, which we acquired in March 2000, is located off of Highway 49, the only road crossing the Mississippi River between Mississippi and Arkansas for more than 50 miles in either direction. The property consists of two dockside casinos containing 897 slot machines and 20 table games, two on-site hotels with a total of 451 rooms, a land-based pavilion and entertainment center, 1,611 parking spaces, and a 28-space RV Park. The pavilion and entertainment center offer a wide variety of non-gaming amenities, including a 128-seat Otis & Henry's restaurant, a 262-seat Calypso's buffet, and a 52-seat Otis & Henry's Express.

        Our Lula property is the only gaming facility in Coahoma County, Mississippi and generated casino revenues of approximately $60 million in fiscal 2015. Lula draws a significant amount of business from the Little Rock, Arkansas metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately 725,000 and is located approximately 120 miles west of the property. Coahoma County is also located approximately 60 miles southwest of Memphis, Tennessee, which is primarily served by eight casinos in Tunica County, Mississippi. Lula also competes with Native American casinos in Oklahoma and racinos in West Memphis, Arkansas and Hot Springs, Arkansas. Approximately 65,000 and 1.0 million people reside within 25 and 60 miles, respectively, of our Lula property.

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    Natchez

        Our Natchez property, which we acquired in March 2000, is located off of Highways 84 and 61 in western Mississippi. The property consists of a dockside casino offering 520 slot machines and 6 table games, a 141-room off-site hotel located approximately one mile from the casino, a 118-seat Calypso's buffet and 675 parking spaces.

        The Natchez market consists of two gaming facilities, including a land based competitor which opened in December 2012. Our Natchez property generated total casino revenues of approximately $23 million in fiscal 2015. The impact of the new competition has resulted in growth in the overall gaming market; however, our gaming revenues have declined. We believe that the Natchez property attracts customers primarily from the approximately 390,000 people residing within 60 miles of the Natchez property. Our Natchez property is also 70 miles south of our Vicksburg property.

    Vicksburg

        Our Vicksburg property, which we acquired in June 2010, is located off Interstate 20 and Highway 61 in western Mississippi, approximately 50 miles west of Jackson, Mississippi. The property consists of a dockside casino offering 596 slot machines and eight table games. During fiscal 2013, the property was rebranded to a Lady Luck, which involved significant changes in appearance and renovation of all restaurants. The property now offers a 200-seat Farmer's Pick buffet, a 48-seat Otis & Henry's, a 64-seat Lone Wolf bar and an 18-seat Otis & Henry's Express. The property has 977 parking spaces.

        The Vicksburg market consists of five dockside casinos which generated total gaming revenues of approximately $231 million for the twelve months ended April 2015. Our Vicksburg property generated casino revenues of approximately $40 million in fiscal 2015. Approximately 700,000 people reside within 60 miles of the property.

    Missouri

    Boonville

        Our Boonville property, which opened in December 2001, is located three miles off Interstate 70, approximately halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis. The property consists of a single level dockside casino offering 935 slot machines, 20 table games, a 140-room hotel, a 32,400 square foot pavilion and entertainment center and 1,100 parking spaces. The pavilion and entertainment center offer customers a wide variety of non-gaming amenities, including a 202-seat Farmer's Pick Buffet, a 90-seat Farraddays restaurant, a 30-seat Tradewinds Marketplace, an 800 seat event center, and a historic display area.

        Our Boonville property is the only gaming facility in central Missouri and generated casino revenues of approximately $81 million in fiscal 2015. We believe that our Boonville casino attracts customers primarily from the approximately 615,000 people who reside within 60 miles of the property which includes the Columbia and Jefferson City areas.

    Cape Girardeau

        Our Cape Girardeau property, which opened in October 2012, is located three and a half miles from Interstate 55 in Southeast Missouri, approximately 120 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri. The dockside casino offers 937 slot machines, 20 table games and 4 poker tables. The pavilion and entertainment center offer a wide variety of non-gaming amenities, which includes a 110-seat Lone Wolf bar and lounge, a 230-seat Farmer's Pick buffet, a 122-seat Farraddays restaurant, a 12-seat Lone Wolf Express, and a 59-seat Keller's restaurant and bar that overlooks the Mississippi river. The

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property also operates a 7,725 square foot event center with seating for up to 600 patrons and has 1,049 parking spaces.

        Our Cape Girardeau property is the only gaming facility in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri market and generated casino revenues of approximately $62 million in fiscal 2015. Our operations compete with other gaming operations in Southwest Illinois and Southeast Missouri. Approximately 640,000 people reside within 60 miles of our property, which includes Carbondale and Marion, Illinois, Paducah, Kentucky and Sikeston, Missouri.

    Caruthersville

        Our Caruthersville property was acquired in June 2007 and is a riverboat casino located along the Mississippi River in Southeast Missouri. The dockside casino offers 544 slot machines and 11 table games. The property offers a 40,000 square foot pavilion, which includes a 147-seat Lone Wolf restaurant, bar and lounge and a 232-seat Otis & Henry's restaurant. The property also operates a 10,000 square foot exposition center with seating for up to 1,100 patrons and has 1,109 parking spaces.

        Our Caruthersville facility generated casino revenues of approximately $33 million in fiscal year 2015. Approximately 610,000 people reside within 60 miles of the property. Our casino in Cape Girardeau is located approximately 85 miles north of our Caruthersville casino.

    Kansas City

        Our Kansas City property, which we acquired in June 2000, is the closest gaming facility to downtown Kansas City and consists of a dockside casino offering 1,015 slot machines and 18 table games, a 188-seat Calypso's buffet, a 195-seat Lone Wolf restaurant and bar, a 32-seat Tradewinds Marketplace and 1,685 parking spaces.

        The Kansas City market consists of four dockside gaming facilities, a land-based facility which opened in February 2012 and a Native American casino. Operating statistics for the Native American casino are not published. The four dockside gaming facilities and the land-based facility generated gaming revenues of approximately $728 million for the twelve months ended April 2015. Our Kansas City property generated casino revenues of approximately $77 million during fiscal 2015. We believe that our Kansas City casino attracts customers primarily from the Kansas City metropolitan area, which has approximately 2.0 million residents.

    Pennsylvania

    Nemacolin

        Lady Luck Nemacolin opened July 1, 2013. The property is located on the 2,000 acre Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Western Pennsylvania. The casino property includes 596 slot machines, 29 table games, a 133-seat Otis & Henry's restaurant, a 83-seat Lone Wolf restaurant, bar and lounge and 766 parking spots. The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort includes over 300 rooms, suites, townhouses and luxury homes for the property guests, as well as numerous activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

        Our Nemacolin property is the only casino in Fayette County, Pennsylvania and generated $41 million of gaming revenues during fiscal year 2015. We believe that our casino attracts customers staying at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort as well as from the 2.5 million people who reside within 60 miles of the property. The closest competing casino to Nemacolin is approximately 60 miles away. The Nemacolin facility competes primarily with a casino and a racino in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area and a casino in Rocky Gap, Maryland.

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    Marketing

        We focus on our Play More. Be Happy.™ mission and culture during every step of our marketing program development. We have an extensive proprietary customer database, which we use to create targeted promotions and fun entertainment options that reward customer loyalty, attract new guests, and promote our culture of Play More. Be Happy. fun from the start to the finish of each guest visit.

        Our marketing programs and initiatives are focused on the following areas:

            Customer Research:     In the highly-competitive markets in which we operate, it is critical for us to stay in tune with our customers and offer relevant and competitive services and programs. Our marketing strategies have been developed and implemented to promote a fun environment for guests that enhances loyalty and increases visitation. In order to assess these needs and desires, we engage in significant customer research in each of our markets by conducting regular surveys, focus groups, and customer interviews. We continue our customer feedback program, in which we measure likeliness of our customers to recommend our business to friends and family, service experience, and marketing program effectiveness. We use the information gathered from these research initiatives to make marketing, operating, and development decisions that optimize the position of our properties relative to our competition.

            Database Marketing and Analytics:     We have enhanced our database marketing efforts through the application of advanced analytic modeling to help us predict and better manage a customer's lifecycle. Specifically, we have focused on optimizing profitability on both an individual guest level and marketing program level. Our enhanced analytics tools allow us to use our marketing programming to drive incremental guest visitation and revenue. The real-time reporting that we have developed allows our management team to make optimal decisions for driving revenue and customer loyalty.

            Regional Marketing Management Model:     The conversion to a regional management model in marketing operations that began in fiscal 2014 was completed in fiscal 2015, and the new structure has improved our sharing of best practices and time-to-market throughout the year. We have aligned similarly situated properties with a senior leader and dedicated analytics team. This approach allows us to maximize the effect of our most talented employees, yielding best practices on profitability, marketing, and operations.

            Segmentation:     We have compiled an extensive database of customer information over time. This information is being used in new ways, including predictive modeling, which allows us to maximize customer profitability and improve targeting within our programming.

            Fan Club®:     Fan Club, our customer loyalty program, provides customers the opportunity to earn same-day benefits based on their level of play. The five-tier program provides customers with unique rewards based on individual tier. In fiscal 2015, we moved the last four properties using legacy loyalty programs to Fan Club so that each property in the enterprise now offers Fan Club benefits to its guests. The changes to the Fan Club program implemented in fiscal 2014 continued to provide benefits in fiscal 2015, with improved customer reinvestment levels and better transparency of club benefits to guests.

            Retail Development:     We continue our commitment to retail customers via enhanced food & beverage quality, engaging entertainment, and Play More. Be Happy. fun promotions. Our current communication strategy is fully-integrated, using digital, social, and traditional media to reach customers in a variety of ways. By diversifying our communication channels, we ensure that retail guests remain engaged with us regardless of their individual media consumption preferences.

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    Employees

        As of April 26, 2015, we employed approximately 7,100 full and part-time people. We have a collective bargaining agreement with UNITE HERE covering approximately 500 employees at our Pompano property that expired on May 31, 2015, under which we are currently operating on an extension through June 22, 2015. We have a new agreement that expires on May 31, 2018, which is subject to ratification. We believe that our relationship with our employees is satisfactory.

    Governmental Regulations

        The gaming and racing industries are highly regulated, and we must maintain our licenses and pay gaming taxes to continue our operations. Each of our facilities is subject to extensive regulation under the laws, rules and regulations of the jurisdiction where it is located. These laws, rules and regulations generally relate to the responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners, managers and persons with financial interests in the gaming operations. Violations of laws in one jurisdiction could result in disciplinary action in other jurisdictions. A more detailed description of the regulations to which we are subject is contained in Exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

        Our businesses are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to gaming regulations. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, restrictions and conditions concerning alcoholic beverages, food service, smoking, environmental matters, employees and employment practices, currency transactions, taxation, zoning and building codes, and marketing and advertising. Such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted. Material changes, new laws or regulations, or material differences in interpretations by courts or governmental authorities could adversely affect our operating results.

    Available Information

        Our web site is www.isleofcapricasinos.com. Our electronic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including all annual reports on Form 10-K, quarter reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to these reports), including the exhibits, are available free of charge through our web site as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file them with or furnish them to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The information found on our website is not part of this or any other report we file with, or furnish to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

         We face significant competition from other gaming operations, including Native American gaming facilities, and from legalization or expansion of gaming by states in or near where we own properties, that could have a material adverse effect on our future operations.

        The gaming industry is intensely competitive, and we face a high degree of competition in the markets in which we operate. We have numerous competitors, including land-based casinos, dockside casinos, riverboat casinos, casinos located on racing, pari-mutuel operations or Native American-owned lands and video lottery and poker machines not located in casinos. We also compete with other forms of legalized gaming and entertainment such as online computer gambling, bingo, pull tab games, card parlors, sports books, "cruise-to-nowhere" operations, pari-mutuel or telephonic betting on horse racing and dog racing, state-sponsored lotteries, jai-alai, and, in the future, may compete with gaming at other venues. In addition, we compete more generally with other forms of entertainment for the discretionary spending of our customers. We also face the risk that existing competitors will expand their operations and the risk that Native American gaming will continue to grow. For example, an existing competitor in Davenport, Iowa has commenced construction to move its riverboat casino to a new land-based gaming facility that will compete with our Bettendorf, Iowa property. Some of our competitors may have better

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name recognition, marketing and financial resources than we do; competitors with more financial resources may therefore be able to improve the quality of, or expand, their gaming facilities in a way that we may be unable to match.

        In addition, we also face the risk of further legalization and/or expansion of gaming. Certain states have recently legalized, and other states are currently considering legalizing gaming. Our existing casinos attract a significant number of their customers from Houston, Texas; South Florida; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Denver, Colorado. Our continued success depends upon drawing customers from each of these geographic markets. In the past, legislation to legalize or expand gaming has been introduced that would impact some of these markets. For example, from time to time the State of Florida has entered into or amended gaming compacts with Native American Casinos or enacted, amended or discussed possible changes in gaming laws which could have positive or negative impacts on our Pompano operations. Recently the First District Court of Appeals for the State of Florida ruled that a pari-mutuel operator in Gadsden County was entitled to a slot license from the Florida division of pari-mutuel wagering based on the court's interpretation of legislation passed in 2010. We expect the court's ruling to be challenged; however, if the ruling is upheld, it may apply to other counties in Florida and could lead to further expansion of gaming that could adversely affect our Pompano operation.

        We expect similar proposals to legalize or expand gaming will be made in the future in various states, and it is uncertain whether such proposals will be successful. Further, because the economic recession has reduced the revenues of state governments from traditional tax sources, voters and state legislatures may be more sympathetic to proposals authorizing or expanding gaming in those jurisdictions.

        In addition, there is no limit on the number of gaming licenses that may be granted in several of the jurisdictions in which we operate. As a result, new gaming licenses could be awarded in these jurisdictions, which could allow new gaming operators to enter our markets that could have an adverse effect on our operating results.

         We are subject to extensive regulation from gaming and other regulatory authorities that could adversely affect us.

        Licensing requirements.    As owners and operators of gaming and pari-mutuel wagering facilities, we are subject to extensive state and local regulation. State and local authorities require us and our subsidiaries to demonstrate suitability to obtain and retain various licenses and require that we have registrations, permits and approvals to conduct gaming operations. The regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions in which we operate have very broad discretion with regard to their regulation of gaming operators, and may for a broad variety of reasons and in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, limit, condition, suspend, fail to renew or revoke a license to conduct gaming operations or prevent us from owning the securities of any of our gaming subsidiaries, or prevent other persons from owning an interest in us or doing business with us. We may also be deemed responsible for the acts and conduct of our employees. Substantial fines or forfeiture of assets for violations of gaming laws or regulations may be levied against us, our subsidiaries and the persons involved, and some regulatory authorities have the ability to require us to suspend our operations. The suspension or revocation of any of our licenses or our operations or the levy on us or our subsidiaries of a substantial fine would have a material adverse effect on our business.

        To date, we have demonstrated suitability to obtain and have obtained all governmental licenses, registrations, permits and approvals necessary for us to operate our existing gaming facilities. We cannot assure you that we will be able to retain these licenses, registrations, permits and approvals, or that we will be able to obtain any new ones in order to expand our business, or that our attempts to do so will be timely. Like all gaming operators in the jurisdictions in which we operate, we must periodically apply to renew our gaming licenses and have the suitability of certain of our directors,

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officers and employees approved. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain such renewals or approvals.

        In addition, regulatory authorities in certain jurisdictions must approve, in advance, any restrictions on transfers of, agreements not to encumber or pledges of equity securities issued by a corporation that is registered as an intermediary company with such state, or that holds a gaming license. If these restrictions are not approved in advance, they will be invalid.

        Compliance with other laws.    We are also subject to a variety of other federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances that apply to non-gaming businesses, including zoning, environmental, construction and land-use laws and regulations governing the serving of alcoholic beverages. Under various federal, state and local laws and regulations, an owner or operator of real property may be held liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances or wastes located on its property, regardless of whether or not the present owner or operator knows of, or is responsible for, the presence of such substances or wastes. We have not identified any issues associated with our properties that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on us or the results of our operations. However, several of our properties are located in industrial areas or were used for industrial purposes for many years. As a consequence, it is possible that historical or neighboring activities have affected one or more of our properties and that, as a result, environmental issues could arise in the future, the precise nature of which we cannot now predict. The coverage and attendant compliance costs associated with these laws, regulations and ordinances may result in future additional costs.

        Regulations adopted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury Department require us to report currency transactions in excess of $10,000 occurring within a gaming day, including identification of the patron by name and social security number. U.S. Treasury Department regulations also require us to report certain suspicious activity, including any transaction that exceeds $5,000 if we know, suspect or have reason to believe that the transaction involves funds from illegal activity or is designed to evade federal regulations or reporting requirements. Substantial penalties can be imposed against us if we fail to comply with these regulations. The Financial Crime Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury has recently increased its focus on gaming companies.

        We are required to report certain customer's gambling winning via form W-2G's to comply with current Internal Revenue Service regulations. Under changes proposed by the Internal Revenue Service the minimum reporting thresholds for certain gambling winnings would be reduced from $1,200 to $600. Should these regulations be enacted as proposed, we expect to incur additional costs to comply with the increased reporting requirements.

        Several of our riverboats must comply with U.S. Coast Guard requirements as to boat design, on-board facilities, equipment, personnel and safety and must hold U.S. Coast Guard Certificates of Documentation and Inspection. The U.S. Coast Guard requirements also set limits on the operation of the riverboats and mandate licensing of certain personnel involved with the operation of the riverboats. Loss of a riverboat's Certificate of Documentation and Inspection could preclude its use as a riverboat casino. The U.S. Coast Guard has shifted inspection duties related to permanently moored casino vessels to the individual states. Louisiana and Missouri have elected to utilize the services of the American Bureau of Shipping to undertake the inspections. Iowa has elected to handle the inspections through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The states will continue the same inspection criteria as the U.S. Coast Guard in regard to annual and five year inspections. Depending on the outcome of these inspections a vessel could become subject to dry-docking for inspection of its hull, which could result in a temporary loss of service.

        We are required to have third parties periodically inspect and certify all of our casino barges for stability and single compartment flooding integrity. Our casino barges and other facilities must also meet local fire safety standards. We would incur additional costs if any of our gaming facilities were not in compliance with one or more of these regulations.

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        Potential changes in legislation and regulation of our operations.    From time to time, legislators and special interest groups have proposed legislation that would expand, restrict or prevent gaming operations in the jurisdictions in which we operate. In addition, from time to time, certain anti-gaming groups have challenged constitutional amendments or legislation that would limit our ability to continue to operate in those jurisdictions in which these constitutional amendments or legislation have been adopted.

        Taxation and fees.    State and local authorities raise a significant amount of revenue through taxes and fees on gaming activities. We believe that the prospect of significant revenue is one of the primary reasons that jurisdictions permit legalized gaming. As a result, gaming companies are typically subject to significant taxes and fees in addition to normal federal, state, local and provincial income taxes, and such taxes and fees are subject to increase at any time. We pay substantial taxes and fees with respect to our operations. From time to time, federal, state, local and provincial legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax laws, or in the administration of such laws, affecting the gaming industry. Any material increase, or the adoption of additional taxes or fees, could have a material adverse effect on our future financial results.

         Our operations in certain jurisdictions depend on agreements with third parties.

        Our operations in several jurisdictions depend on agreements with third parties. If we are unable to renew these agreements on satisfactory terms as they expire, our business may be disrupted and, in the event of disruptions in multiple jurisdictions, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. For example, Iowa law requires that each gambling venue in Iowa must have a licensed "Qualified Sponsoring Organization," or QSO, which is a tax-exempt non-profit organization. The QSO must donate the profits it receives from casino operations to educational, civic, public, charitable, patriotic or religious uses. Each of our three Iowa properties has an agreement with a local QSO. We have the right to renew our agreements for Bettendorf and Waterloo when they expire in 2019 and 2018, respectively, but we do not have the automatic right to renew our agreement for Marquette when it expires in 2019. In March 2015, we entered into an amendment to our agreement for Bettendorf that extended the agreement to March 2025, after which we have the right to renew for succeeding five-year periods. There can be no assurance that we will be able to negotiate a new agreement (or renew or extend the existing agreement) for Marquette upon expiration in 2019. Failure to do so may result in our inability to continue operating our Marquette property in 2019.

        We have a management agreement with Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, the owner of the gaming license issued by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board allowing operation of a casino at the resort. Under the terms of this agreement, we constructed and currently operate a casino at the resort. Our management agreement is subject to a buy-out provision on or after December 31, 2021, as well as other terms and conditions which could result in termination of the management agreement. The base term of the agreement is ten years, with four, five-year renewal options. Additionally, each party to the management agreement has certain termination rights. If the management agreement is terminated, we will no longer have the right to manage our casino at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.

         Our business may be adversely affected by legislation prohibiting tobacco smoking.

        Legislation in various forms to ban indoor tobacco smoking has been enacted or introduced in many states and local jurisdictions, including several of the jurisdictions in which we operate. If additional restrictions on smoking are enacted in our jurisdictions, we could experience a significant decrease in gaming revenue and particularly, if such restrictions are not applicable to all competitive facilities in that gaming market, our business could be materially adversely affected.

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         Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and restrict our operations.

        We have a significant amount of indebtedness. As of April 26, 2015, we had approximately $993 million of total debt outstanding.

        Our significant indebtedness could have important consequences to our financial condition, such as:

    limiting our ability to use operating cash flow or obtain additional financing to fund working capital, capital expenditures, expansion and other important areas of our business because we must dedicate a significant portion of our cash flow to make principal and interest payments on our indebtedness;

    causing an event of default if we fail to satisfy the financial and restrictive covenants contained in the indentures and agreements governing our senior secured credit facility, our 5.875% senior notes, our 8.875% senior subordinated notes and our other indebtedness, which could result in all of our debt becoming immediately due and payable, could permit our secured lenders to foreclose on the assets securing our secured debt and have other adverse consequences, any of which, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on us;

    if the indebtedness under our 5.875% senior notes, our 8.875% senior subordinated notes, our senior secured credit facility, or our other indebtedness were to be accelerated, there can be no assurance that our assets would be sufficient to repay such indebtedness in full;

    placing us at a competitive disadvantage to our competitors who are not as highly leveraged;

    increasing our vulnerability to and limiting our ability to react to changing market conditions, changes in our industry and economic downturns or downturns in our business; and

    our agreements governing our indebtedness, among other things, require us to maintain certain specified financial ratios and to meet certain financial tests. Our debt agreements also limit our ability to:

    i.
    borrow money;

    ii.
    make capital expenditures;

    iii.
    use assets as security in other transactions;

    iv.
    make restricted payments or restricted investments;

    v.
    incur contingent obligations; and

    vi.
    sell assets and enter into leases and transactions with affiliates.

        A portion of our outstanding debt bears interest at variable rates. If short-term interest rates rise, our interest cost will increase our variable rate indebtedness, which will adversely affect our results of operations and available cash.

        Any of the factors listed above could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We cannot assure you that our business will continue to generate sufficient cash flow, or that future available draws under our senior secured credit facility will be sufficient, to enable us to meet our liquidity needs, including those needed to service our indebtedness.

         Despite our significant indebtedness, we may still be able to incur significantly more debt. This could intensify the risks described above.

        The terms of our senior secured credit facility, and the indentures governing our 5.875% senior notes, our 8.875% senior subordinated notes limit, but do not prohibit, us or our subsidiaries from incurring significant additional indebtedness in the future.

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        As of April 26, 2015, we have the capacity to incur additional indebtedness, including the ability to incur additional indebtedness under our line of credit, of approximately $218 million, after taking into account $7 million in letters of credit currently outstanding. Our capacity to issue additional indebtedness is subject to the limitations imposed by the covenants in our senior secured credit facility, and the indentures governing our 5.875% senior notes, and our 8.875% senior subordinated notes, however the agreements do not fully prohibit us from incurring additional debt. If new debt is added to our current level of indebtedness, the related risks that we now face could intensify.

         We may not be able to successfully expand to new locations or recover our investment in capital projects or new properties which would adversely affect our operations and available resources.

        We regularly evaluate opportunities for growth through development of gaming operations in existing or new markets, through acquiring or managing other gaming entertainment facilities or through redeveloping our existing facilities. The expansion of our operations, whether through acquisitions, development, management contracts or internal growth, could divert management's attention and could also cause us to incur substantial costs, including legal, professional and consulting fees. To the extent that we elect to pursue any new gaming acquisition, management or development opportunity, our ability to benefit from our investment will depend on many factors, including:

    our ability to successfully identify attractive acquisition and development opportunities;

    our ability to successfully operate any developed, managed or acquired properties;

    our ability to generate returns, if any, may take significantly longer than we expect;

    our ability to attract and retain competent management and employees for the new locations;

    our ability to secure required federal, state and local licenses, permits and approvals, which in some jurisdictions are limited in number and subject to intense competition; and

    the availability of adequate financing on acceptable terms.

        Many of these factors are beyond our control. Additionally, from time to time there are significant disruptions in the global capital markets that may adversely impact the ability of borrowers like us to access capital. Accordingly, we could be dependent on free cash flow from operations and remaining borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility to implement our near-term expansion plans and fund our planned capital expenditures. Moreover, lower-than-expected results from the opening of a new property may negatively affect our operating results and financial condition and may make it more difficult to raise capital. As a result of these and other considerations, we cannot be sure that we will be able to successfully expand to additional locations or recover our investments in any new gaming development or management opportunities or acquired facilities.

         We may experience construction delays or cost overruns during our expansion or development projects that could adversely affect our operations.

        From time to time we may commence construction projects on new properties or at our current properties. For example, we are currently constructing a new land-based casino at our Bettendorf, Iowa property with an estimated cost of up to $60 million. We also evaluate other expansion opportunities as they become available and we may in the future engage in additional construction projects. The anticipated costs and construction periods for our construction projects are based upon budgets, conceptual design documents and construction schedule estimates prepared by us in consultation with our architects. Construction projects entail significant risks, which can substantially increase costs or delay completion of a project. Such risks include shortages of materials or skilled labor, unforeseen engineering, environmental or geological problems, work stoppages, weather interference and unanticipated cost increases. Most of these factors are beyond our control. In addition, difficulties or delays in obtaining any of the requisite licenses, permits or authorizations from regulatory authorities can increase the cost or delay the completion of an expansion or development. Significant budget

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overruns or delays with respect to expansion and development projects could adversely affect our results of operations.

         Our gaming operations rely heavily on technology services and an uninterrupted supply of electrical power. Our security systems and all of our slot machines are controlled by computers and reliant on electrical power to operate.

        The absence of sufficient electrical power, open data lines, or a failure of the technology services needed to run our systems may cause us to be unable to run all or parts of gaming operations. Any unscheduled interruption in our technology services or interruption in the supply of electrical power is likely to result in an immediate, and possibly substantial, loss of revenues due to a shutdown of our gaming operations. Our systems are also vulnerable to damage or interruption from rolling blackouts, earthquakes, floods, fires, telecommunication failures, terrorist attacks, computer viruses, computer denial-of-service attacks and similar events.

         Some of our casinos are located on leased property. If we default on one or more leases, the applicable lessors could terminate the affected leases and we could lose possession of the affected casino.

        We lease certain parcels of land on which several of our properties are located. As a ground lessee, we have the right to use the leased land; however, we do not hold fee ownership in the underlying land. Accordingly, with respect to the leased land, we will have no interest in the land or improvements thereon at the expiration of the ground leases. Moreover, since we do not completely control the land underlying the property, a landowner could take certain actions to disrupt our rights in the land leased under the long-term leases which are beyond our control. If the entity owning any leased land chose to disrupt our use either permanently or for a significant period of time, then the value of our assets could be impaired and our business and operations could be adversely affected. If we were to default on any one or more of these leases, the applicable lessors could terminate the affected leases and we could lose possession of the affected land and any improvements on the land, including the hotels and casinos. This would have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations as we would then be unable to operate all or portions of the affected facilities and may result in the default under our amended and restated credit facility.

         If our key personnel leave us, our business could be adversely affected.

        Our continued success will depend, among other things, on the efforts and skills of a few key executive officers and the experience of our property managers. Our ability to retain key personnel is affected by the competitiveness of our compensation packages and the other terms and conditions of employment, our continued ability to compete effectively against other gaming companies and our growth prospects. The loss of the services of any of these key individuals could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We do not maintain "key man" life insurance for any of our employees.

         We are effectively controlled by members of the Goldstein family and their decisions may differ from those that may be made by other stockholders.

        Robert S. Goldstein, our Chairman of the Board, and Jeffrey D. Goldstein and Richard A. Goldstein, two of our directors, and various family trusts associated with members of the Goldstein family and entities associated with certain members of the Goldstein family, (collectively the "Goldstein Parties") directly and indirectly collectively own and control approximately 41.1% of our common stock as of April 26, 2015.

        The Goldstein Parties have substantial control over the election of our board of directors and the outcome of the vote on substantially all other matters, including amendment of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, amendment of our by-laws and significant corporate transactions, such as the approval of a merger or other transactions involving a sale of the Company. Such

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substantial control may have the effect of discouraging transactions involving an actual or potential change of control, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock or prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over the market price for their shares of common stock. The interests of the Goldstein Parties may differ from those of our other stockholders.

         Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation contains provisions that could delay and discourage takeover attempts that stockholders may consider favorable.

        Certain provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation may make it more difficult or prevent a third party from acquiring control of us, including:

    we may not, until the Supermajority Expiration Time (as defined below) without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 662/3% of the Company's voting power, voting as a single class, authorize, adopt or approve certain extraordinary corporate transactions; and

    the classification of our board of directors and staggered three-year terms of service for each class of directors.

        "Supermajority Expiration Time" means the first to occur of (i) the Goldstein Group ceasing to hold common stock of the Company representing at least 22.5% of our outstanding common stock, not including any shares of Class B common stock or shares of common stock issued upon conversion of any preferred stock and (ii) April 8, 2021. The "Goldstein Group" means Robert S. Goldstein, our Chairman, and Jeffrey D. Goldstein and Richard A. Goldstein, two of our directors, spouses, children and grandchildren of certain members of the Goldstein family and entities associated with certain members of the Goldstein family.

        These provisions may make mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, the removal of management and certain other transactions more difficult or more costly and could discourage or limit stockholder participation in such types of transactions, whether or not such transactions are favored by the stockholders. The provisions also could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. Further, the existence of these anti-takeover measures may cause potential bidders to look elsewhere, rather than initiating acquisition discussions with us. Any of these factors could reduce the price of our common stock.

         We have a history of fluctuations in our operating income (losses) from continuing operations, and we may incur additional operating losses from continuing operations in the future. Our operating results could fluctuate significantly on a periodic basis.

        Although we had income from continuing operations of $5.2 million in fiscal 2015, we sustained (losses) from continuing operations of $(129.7) million and $(52.5) million in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Companies with fluctuations in income (loss) from continuing operations often find it more challenging to raise capital to finance improvements in their businesses and to undertake other activities that return value to their stockholders. In addition, companies with operating results that fluctuate significantly on a quarterly or annual basis may experience increased volatility in their stock prices in addition to difficulties in raising capital. We cannot assure you that we will not have fluctuations in our income (losses) from continuing operations in the future, and should that occur, that we would not suffer adverse consequences to our business as a result, which could decrease the value of our common stock.

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         We may incur impairments to goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, or long-lived assets, which could negatively affect our operating results.

        As of April 26, 2015, we had $163.0 million of goodwill and other intangible assets. We perform annual impairment testing for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of each year, or on an interim basis if indicators of impairment exist. For properties with goodwill and/or other intangible assets with indefinite lives, these tests require the comparison of the implied fair value of each reporting unit to carrying value.

        We must make various assumptions and estimates in performing our impairment testing. The implied fair value includes estimates of future cash flows that are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions which represent our best estimates of the cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets including their eventual disposition and by a market approach based upon valuation multiples for similar companies. Changes in estimates, increases in our cost of capital, reductions in transaction multiples, operating and capital expenditure assumptions or application of alternative assumptions and definitions, could produce significantly different results.

        We also evaluate long-lived assets for impairment if indicators of impairment exist. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of such property, equipment and other long-lived assets, we make assumptions regarding future cash flows and residual values.

        Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. If our ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, we may have to record additional impairment charges in future accounting periods. Our estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory, social and economic climates, recent operating information and budgets, and current operating plans of the various properties where we conduct operations. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, internal operating decisions, or other events affecting various forms of travel and access to our properties.

         Inclement weather and other conditions could seriously disrupt our business and have a material, adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

        The operations of our facilities are subject to disruptions or reduced patronage as a result of severe weather conditions, natural disasters and other casualties. Because many of our gaming operations are located on or adjacent to bodies of water, these facilities are subject to risks in addition to those associated with other casinos, including loss of service due to casualty, forces of nature, mechanical failure, extended or extraordinary maintenance, flood, hurricane or other severe weather conditions and other disasters. For example, flooding along the Mississippi River resulted in five of our properties being closed for differing periods of time in fiscal 2012 and the harsh weather in the winter of fiscal 2014 affected regional gaming revenues. In addition, severe weather such as high winds and blizzards occasionally limits access to our land-based facilities in Colorado. We cannot be sure that the proceeds from any future insurance claim will be sufficient to compensate us if one or more of our casinos experience a closure.

         We have two properties that each generated more than 10% of our net revenues.

        In fiscal 2015, our Pompano, Florida, and Lake Charles, Louisiana casinos, each generated more than 10% of our net revenues. Our ability to meet our operating and debt service requirements is dependent, in part, upon the continued success of these facilities. The operations at these facilities and any of our other facilities could be adversely affected by numerous factors, including those described in these "Risk Factors" as well as more specifically those described below:

    risks related to local and regional economic and competitive conditions, such as a decline in the number of visitors to a facility, a downturn in the overall economy in the market, a decrease in

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      consumer spending on gaming activities in the market or an increase in competition within and outside the state in which each property is located (for example, the effect on our Lake Charles property due to the new competitor which opened December 2014);

    changes in local and state governmental laws and regulations (including changes in laws and regulations affecting gaming operations and taxes) applicable to a facility;

    impeded access to a facility due to weather, road construction or closures of primary access routes;

    work stoppages, organizing drives and other labor problems as well as issues arising in connection with agreements with horsemen and pari-mutuel clerks; and

    the occurrence of natural disasters or other adverse regional weather trends.

         Reductions in discretionary consumer spending could have a material adverse effect on our business.

        Our business has been and may continue to be adversely affected by economic fluctuations experienced in the United States, as we are highly dependent on discretionary spending by our patrons. Reductions in discretionary consumer spending or changes in consumer preferences brought about by factors such as increased unemployment, significant increases in energy prices, perceived or actual deterioration in general economic conditions, housing market instability, instability in the financial markets, perceived or actual decline in disposable consumer income and wealth, and changes in consumer confidence in the economy could reduce customer demand for the leisure activities we offer and may adversely affect our revenues and operating cash flow. We are unable to predict the frequency, length or severity of economic circumstances.

         The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly.

        The market price of our common stock has historically been volatile and may continue to fluctuate substantially due to a number of factors, including actual or anticipated changes in our results of operations, the announcement of significant transactions or other agreements by our competitors, conditions or trends in the industry or other entertainment industries with which we compete, general economic conditions including those affecting our customers' discretionary spending, changes in the cost of gasoline, changes in the gaming markets in which we operate and changes in the trading value of our common stock. The stock market in general, as well as stocks in the gaming sector have been subject to significant volatility and extreme price fluctuations that have sometimes been unrelated or disproportionate to individual companies' operating performances. Broad market or industry factors may harm the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance.

         Work stoppages, organizing drives and other labor problems could negatively impact our future profits.

        Some of our employees at our Pompano, Florida location are currently represented by a labor union. Labor unions are making a concerted effort to recruit more employees in the gaming industry. In addition, organized labor may benefit from new legislation or legal interpretations by the current presidential administration. We cannot provide any assurance that we will not experience additional or more successful union activity in the future.

        Additionally, lengthy strikes or other work stoppages at any of our casino properties or construction projects could have an adverse effect on our business and result of operations.

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         We are or may become involved in legal proceedings which, if adversely adjudicated or settled, could impact our financial condition.

        From time to time, we are defendants in various lawsuits and gaming regulatory proceedings relating to matters incidental to our business. As with all litigation, no assurance can be provided as to the outcome of these matters and, in general, litigation can be expensive and time consuming. We may not be successful in the defense or prosecution of our current or future legal proceedings, which could result in settlements or damages that could significantly impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

         Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that our properties could suffer. In addition, our insurance costs may increase and we may not be able to obtain the same insurance coverage in the future.

        We may suffer damage to our property caused by a casualty loss (such as fire, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism), that could severely disrupt our business or subject us to claims by third parties who are injured or harmed. Although we maintain insurance customary in our industry, (including property, casualty, terrorism and business interruption insurance) that insurance may not be adequate or available to cover all the risks to which our business and assets may be subject. The lack of sufficient insurance for these types of acts could expose us to heavy losses if any damages occur, directly or indirectly, that could have a significant adverse impact on our operations.

        We renew our insurance policies on an annual basis. The cost of coverage may become so high that we may need to further reduce our policy limits or agree to certain exclusions from our coverage. Among other factors, it is possible that regional political tensions, homeland security concerns, other catastrophic events or any change in government legislation governing insurance coverage for acts of terrorism could materially adversely affect available insurance coverage and result in increased premiums on available coverage (which may cause us to elect to reduce our policy limits), additional exclusions from coverage or higher deductibles. Among other potential future adverse changes, in the future we may elect to not, or may not be able to, obtain any coverage for losses due to acts of terrorism.

         Our information technology and other systems are subject to cyber security risk including misappropriation of customer information or other breaches of information security.

        We collect information relating to our guests and employees for various business purposes, including marketing and promotional purposes. The collection and use of personal data are governed by privacy laws and regulations enacted in the United States. We rely on information technology and other systems to maintain and transmit this personal and financial information, credit card settlements, credit card funds transmissions, mailing lists and reservations information. Our information and processes are subject to the ever-changing threat of compromised security, in the form of a risk of potential breach, system failure, computer virus, or unauthorized or fraudulent use by customers, company employees, or employees of third party vendors. The steps we take to deter and mitigate these risks may not be successful, and any resulting compromise or loss of data or systems could adversely impact, operations or regulatory compliance and could result in remedial expenses, fines, litigation, and loss of reputation, potentially impacting our financial results.

         The concentration and evolution of the slot machine manufacturing industry could impose additional costs on us.

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competitive reasons, we offer the most popular and up-to-date slot machine games, with the latest technology to our customers.

        In recent years, slot machine manufacturers have frequently refused to sell slot machines featuring the most popular games, instead requiring participating lease arrangements. Generally, a participating lease is substantially more expensive over the long-term than the cost to purchase a new slot machine.

        For competitive reasons, we may be forced to purchase new slot machines, slot machine systems, or enter into participating lease arrangements that are more expensive than our current costs associated with the continued operation of our existing slot machines. If the newer slot machines do not result in sufficient incremental revenues to offset the increased investment and participating lease costs, it could adversely affect our profitability.

* * * * * * *

        In addition to the foregoing, you should consider each of the factors set forth in this Annual Report in evaluating our business and our prospects. The factors described in our Part 1, Item 1A are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business operations. This Annual Report is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors. If any of the foregoing risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operation could be materially harmed. In that case, the trading price of our securities, including our common stock, could decline significantly.

ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

        None.

ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES

    Isle-Black Hawk

        We own approximately 10 acres of land in Black Hawk, Colorado for use in connection with our Black Hawk operations. The property leases an additional parcel of land adjoining the Isle-Black Hawk to where the Lady Luck Hotel and parking are located. This lease is for an initial term of five years ending May 2019 with options to renew for 15 additional terms of five years each with the final option period concluding May 31, 2094. Annual rent is currently $2.57 million through May 31, 2019. The rental rate thereafter shall be adjusted annually to correspond to any rise or fall in the CPI at one-year intervals.

    Lady Luck-Black Hawk

        We own or lease approximately seven acres of land in Black Hawk, Colorado for use in connection with the Lady Luck-Black Hawk. The property leases an additional parcel of land near the Lady Luck-Black Hawk for parking as described above.

    Pompano

        We own approximately 223 acres at Pompano.

    Lake Charles

        We own approximately 2.7 acres and lease approximately 16.2 acres of land in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana for use in connection with our Lake Charles operations. This lease automatically renewed in March 2015 for five years and we have the option to renew it for 13 additional terms of five years each, subject to increases based on the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") with a minimum of 10% and

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construction of hotel facilities on the property. We own two hotels in Lake Charles with a total of 493 rooms. Annual rent payments under the Lake Charles lease are approximately $2.2 million.

    Bettendorf

        We own approximately 24.6 acres of land in Bettendorf, Iowa used in connection with the operations of our Bettendorf property. We also operate under a long-term lease with the City of Bettendorf, the QC Waterfront Convention Center that is adjacent to our northernmost hotel tower. We also lease approximately eight acres of land on a month-to-month basis from an entity owned by members of the Goldstein family, including Robert S. Goldstein, our Chairman of the Board and Jeffrey D. Goldstein and Richard A. Goldstein, directors of our company, which we utilize for parking. The initial term of the lease expires 60 days after written notice is given to either party and rent under the lease is currently $60,000 annually.

    Marquette

        We lease the dock site in Marquette, Iowa that is used in connection with our Marquette operations. The lease expires in 2019, and annual rent under the lease is approximately $180,000, plus $1.00 per passenger, plus 2.5% of gaming revenues (less state wagering taxes) in excess of $20.0 million but less than $40.0 million; 5% of gaming revenues (less state wagering taxes) in excess of $40.0 million but less than $60.0 million; and 7.5% of gaming revenues (less state wagering taxes) in excess of $60.0 million. We have an easement related to an overhead pedestrian bridge and driveway that is an annual payment of approximately $6,300. We also own approximately 25 acres of land for the pavilion, satellite offices, warehouse, lots by the marina and other property.

    Waterloo

        We own approximately 54 acres of land in Waterloo, Iowa used in connection with the operation of our Waterloo property. We also entered into a three-year lease agreement for 17,517 square feet of warehouse space. Rent under this lease is currently $5,021 per month.

    Lula

        We lease approximately 1,000 acres of land in Coahoma County, Mississippi and utilize approximately 50 acres in connection with the operations in Lula, Mississippi. Unless terminated by us at an earlier date, the lease expires in 2033. Rent under the lease is currently 5.5% of gross gaming revenue as reported to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, plus $100,000 annually. We also own approximately 100 acres in Coahoma County, which may be utilized for future development.

    Natchez

        Through numerous lease agreements, we lease approximately 24 acres of land in Natchez, Mississippi that are used in connection with the operations of our Natchez property. Unless terminated by us at an earlier date, the leases have varying expiration dates through 2037. Annual rent under the leases totals approximately $1.1 million. We also lease approximately 7.5 acres of land that is utilized for parking at the facility. We own approximately 6 additional acres of property in Natchez, Mississippi, as well as the property upon which our hotel is located.

    Vicksburg

        We own approximately 60 acres in Vicksburg, Mississippi which are used in connection with the operations of our Vicksburg property.

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    Boonville

        We lease our 27 acre casino site in Boonville pursuant to a lease agreement with the City of Boonville. Under the terms of the agreement, we lease the site for a period of ninety-nine years. In lieu of rent, we are assessed additional amounts by the City of Boonville based on a 3.5% tax on gaming revenue, up to $1.0 million, which we recognize as additional gaming taxes.

    Cape Girardeau

        We own approximately 22 acres in Cape Girardeau, Missouri which are used in connection with the operations of our Cape Girardeau property.

    Caruthersville

        We own approximately 37 acres, including our riverboat casino and 1,109 parking spaces in Caruthersville, Missouri.

    Kansas City

        We lease approximately 28 acres of land from the Kansas City Port Authority in connection with the operation of our Kansas City property. The term of the original lease was ten years and was renewed in October 2006 and October 2011 for additional five-year terms. The lease includes six additional five-year renewal options. The minimum lease payments correspond to any rise or fall in the CPI, initially after the ten-year term of the lease or October 18, 2006 and thereafter, at each five year renewal date. Rent under the lease currently is the greater of $2.9 million (minimum rent) per year, or 3.25% of gross revenues, less complimentaries.

    Nemacolin

        We operate under a long-term lease with the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort for 30 acres of land and building in which we operate our casino. The lease is for an initial term of 10 years which commenced with the opening of the casino, on July 1, 2013. The lease includes options to renew for four additional terms of five years each, with the final option period concluding June 2043. Lease payments associated with this space are $150,000 annually, plus 2.0% of gross gaming revenues in excess of $30 million.

    Other

        We own all of the riverboats and barges utilized at our facilities. We also own or lease all of our gaming and non-gaming equipment.

        We lease our principal corporate office in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

        We own additional property and have various property leases and options to either lease or purchase property that are not directly related to our existing operations and that may be utilized in the future in connection with expansion projects at our existing facilities or development of new projects.

        All of our operating properties, except for our Nemacolin property and a portion of the excess land at our Pompano property, and most of our other owned and leased property interests collateralize our obligations under our senior secured credit facility.

ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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general contractor for the construction project. We demanded the general contractor cause the lien to be bonded against or satisfied, however the general contractor refused to do so and asserted that a portion of the subcontractor's claim resulted from additional work directly requested by us. In October 2013, the subcontractor filed suit against our wholly-owned subsidiary IOC-Cape Girardeau, LLC, the general contractor and two other defendants alleging various contract and equitable claims and is seeking damages of approximately $3.8 million. In August 2014, we filed a cross claim against the general contractor alleging breach of contract and various indemnity claims. The outcome of this matter is still in doubt and cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty. In the event that we incur any costs in connection with this matter, we do not believe that any such costs would be material, and if incurred, the settlement of construction costs would be capitalized.

        We and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi—Vicksburg, have been defendants in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Adams County, Mississippi by Silver Land, Inc., alleging breach of contract in connection with our 2006 sale of casino operations in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The court originally ruled in favor of Silver Land and awarded damages of $2.0 million, which we accrued. We appealed the decision and in June 2013 the court of appeals reversed the trial court and ruled in our favor. Silver Land filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in November 2013 requesting review by the Mississippi Supreme Court. On February 20, 2014, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied Silver Land's request, which effectively disposed of the matter in its entirety. As a result, during fiscal 2014, we reversed a litigation accrual of $2.2 million, of which $2.0 million was recorded as a reduction to operating expenses and $0.2 million was recorded as a reduction to interest expense.

        Our wholly owned subsidiary, Lady Luck Gaming Corporation, and several joint venture partners have been defendants in the Greek Civil Courts and the Greek Administrative Courts in similar lawsuits brought by the country of Greece. The actions alleged that the defendants failed to make specified payments in connection with the gaming license bid process for Patras, Greece. In the Civil Court lawsuit, the Civil Court of First Instance ruled in our favor and dismissed the lawsuit in 2001. The lawsuits continued through the appeals process and in October 2013, the Supreme Administrative Court rejected both lawsuits in a final and irrevocable decision which disposed of this matter completely. As a result, during fiscal 2014, we reversed a litigation accrual of $14.7 million, of which $7.3 million was recorded as a reduction to operating expenses and $7.4 million was recorded as a reduction to interest expense.

        We are subject to certain federal, state and local environmental protection, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to businesses generally, and are subject to cleanup requirements at certain of our facilities as a result thereof. We have not made, and do not anticipate making material expenditures, nor do we anticipate incurring delays with respect to environmental remediation or protection. However, in part because our present and future development sites have, in some cases, been used as manufacturing facilities or other facilities that generate materials that are required to be remediated under environmental laws and regulations, there can be no guarantee that additional pre-existing conditions will not be discovered and we will not experience material liabilities or delays.

        We are subject to various contingencies and litigation matters and have a number of unresolved claims. Although the ultimate liability of these contingencies, this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, we believe they will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

        None.

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PART II

ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

(a)


i.
Market Information.    Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "ISLE". The following table presents the high and low closing sales prices for our common stock as reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market for the fiscal periods indicated.

 
  High   Low  

First Quarter (through June 12, 2015)

    20.65     14.01  

Fiscal Year Ending April 26, 2015

   
 
   
 
 

Fourth Quarter

  $ 14.97   $ 10.04  

Third Quarter

    10.64     6.80  

Second Quarter

    8.60     6.42  

First Quarter

    10.24     6.39  

Fiscal Year Ending April 27, 2014

   
 
   
 
 

Fourth Quarter

  $ 9.56   $ 6.75  

Third Quarter

    9.11     7.36  

Second Quarter

    8.01     7.24  

First Quarter

    8.69     7.16  
    ii.
    Holders of Common Stock.    As of June 12, 2015, there were approximately 1,252 holders of record of our common stock.

    iii.
    Dividends.    We have never declared or paid any dividends with respect to our common stock and the current policy of our board of directors is to retain earnings to provide for the growth of our company. In addition, our senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing our 5.875% senior notes, our 7.75% senior notes, and our 8.875% senior subordinated notes limit our ability to pay dividends. See "Item 8—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data-Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.—Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 7." Consequently, no cash dividends are expected to be paid on our common stock in the near future. Further, there can be no assurance that our current and proposed operations would generate the funds needed to declare a cash dividend or that we would have legally available funds to pay dividends. In addition, we may fund part of our operations in the future from indebtedness, the terms of which may further prohibit or restrict the payment of cash dividends. If a holder of common stock is disqualified by the regulatory authorities from owning such shares, such holder will not be permitted to receive any dividends with respect to such stock. See "Item 1—Business-Governmental Regulations."

(b)
Issuance of Unregistered Securities

        None.

(c)
Purchases of our Common Stock

        We have purchased our common stock under stock repurchase programs. These programs allow for the repurchase of up to 6,000,000 shares. To date we have purchased 4,895,792 shares of common stock under these programs. These programs have no approved dollar amount, nor expiration dates. No purchases were made during the fiscal year ended April 26, 2015.

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COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the NASDAQ Composite Index
and the Dow Jones US Gambling Index

GRAPHIC


*
$100 invested on 4/25/10 in stock or on 4/30/10 in indexes, including reinvestment of dividends. Indexes calculated on month-end basis.

Copyright© 2015 Dow Jones & Co. All rights reserved.

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ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

        The following table presents our selected consolidated financial data for the five most recent fiscal years, which is derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements. Because the data in this table does not provide all of the data contained in our consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, you should read "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," our consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, contained elsewhere in this document and other data we have filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
  Fiscal Year Ended(1)  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
  April 29,
2012
  April 24,
2011
 
 
  (dollars in millions, except per share data)
 

Statement of Operations

                               

Revenues:

                               

Casino

  $ 1,054.9   $ 1,004.3   $ 967.1   $ 955.9   $ 918.0  

Rooms

    31.6     32.4     31.9     32.4     32.1  

Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    139.8     135.3     128.3     123.0     117.1  

Insurance recoveries

                9.3      

Gross revenues

    1,226.3     1,172.0     1,127.3     1,120.6     1,067.2  

Less promotional allowances

    (230.0 )   (217.4 )   (203.9 )   (187.6 )   (174.1 )

Net revenues

    996.3     954.6     923.4     933.0     893.1  

Operating expenses:

                               

Casino

    161.1     158.0     150.1     147.2     136.6  

Gaming taxes

    265.5     251.9     238.4     234.6     226.4  

Rooms

    6.8     7.0     6.7     7.0     7.3  

Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    49.5     46.9     43.9     42.5     41.7  

Marine and facilities

    58.1     57.6     54.5     55.3     53.4  

Marketing and administrative

    234.5     234.7     226.4     224.9     215.9  

Corporate and development

    29.1     28.5     33.9     40.3     42.7  

Valuation charges

    9.0     162.1     50.1     30.6      

Litigation accrual reversals

        (9.3 )            

Preopening

        3.9     5.8     0.6      

Depreciation and amortization

    78.9     80.9     71.2     73.8     75.3  

Total operating expenses

    892.5     1,022.2     881.0     856.8     799.3  

Operating income

    103.8     (67.6 )   42.4     76.2     93.8  

Interest expense

    (84.1 )   (81.3 )   (89.4 )   (87.9 )   (91.9 )

Interest income

    0.4     0.3     0.5     0.8     1.9  

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    (13.8 )                

Derivative income (expense)

        0.4     0.7     0.4     (1.2 )

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and including noncontolling interest

    6.3     (148.2 )   (45.8 )   (10.5 )   2.6  

Income tax (provision) benefit

    (1.1 )   18.5     (6.7 )   (15.1 )   (3.7 )

Income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest

    5.2     (129.7 )   (52.5 )   (25.6 )   (1.1 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

        2.0     4.9     (104.1 )   5.6  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $ 5.2   $ (127.7 ) $ (47.6 ) $ (129.7 ) $ 4.5  

Income (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders

                               

Basic

                               

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.13   $ (3.26 ) $ (1.33 ) $ (0.66 ) $ (0.03 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

        0.05     0.12     (2.69 )   0.16  

Net Income (loss)

  $ 0.13   $ (3.21 ) $ (1.21 ) $ (3.35 ) $ 0.13  

Diluted

                               

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.13   $ (3.26 ) $ (1.33 ) $ (0.66 ) $ (0.03 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

        0.05     0.12     (2.69 )   0.16  

Net Income (loss)

  $ 0.13   $ (3.21 ) $ (1.21 ) $ (3.35 ) $ 0.13  

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  Fiscal Year Ended(1)  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
  April 29,
2012
  April 24,
2011
 
 
  (dollars in millions, except per share data)
 

Other Data:

                               

Net cash provided by (used in):

                               

Operating activities

  $ 125.6   $ 86.8   $ 116.0   $ 118.1   $ 123.7  

Investing activities

    (41.3 )   6.1     (123.4 )   (60.0 )   (144.6 )

Financing activities

    (87.7 )   (91.5 )   (18.6 )   (38.7 )   28.1  

Capital expenditures

    (41.7 )   (38.1 )   (153.2 )   (75.3 )   (58.6 )

Balance Sheet Data:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 66.4   $ 69.8   $ 68.5   $ 94.5   $ 75.2  

Total assets

    1,227.8     1,290.1     1,553.6     1,575.0     1,733.9  

Long-term debt, including current portion

    992.9     1,066.3     1,156.9     1,154.4     1,192.6  

Stockholders' equity

    23.5     19.4     142.4     183.6     309.0  

Operating Data:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Number of slot machines

    12,686     12,831     12,442     11,717     12,779  

Number of table games

    326     333     299     284     324  

Number of hotel rooms

    2,336     2,370     2,370     2,370     2,369  

Number of parking spaces

    21,643     21,569     20,763     19,521     19,532  

(1)
Our fiscal year ended April 29, 2012 includes 53 weeks while other fiscal years presented include 52 weeks. The results of our previously owned Davenport, Iowa and Biloxi, Mississippi casinos are presented as discontinued operations. We opened new casino operations in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania in July 2013 and Cape Girardeau, Missouri in October 2012. We acquired our current casino operations in Vicksburg, Mississippi in June 2010.

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ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        You should read the following discussion together with the financial statements, including the related notes and the other financial information, contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

    Executive Overview

        We are a developer, owner and operator of branded gaming facilities and related dining, lodging and entertainment facilities in regional markets in the United States. We have sought and established geographic diversity to limit the risks caused by weather, regional economic difficulties, gaming tax rates and regulations of local gaming authorities. We currently operate casinos in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Pennsylvania.

        Operating Results—Our operating results for the periods presented have been affected, both positively and negatively, by current economic conditions and several other factors discussed in detail below. Our net revenues have increased by 4.4% and 3.4% for fiscal years 2015 over 2014, and 2014 over 2013, respectively, reflecting improved economic conditions and changes in our operations. Our historical operating results may not be indicative of our future results of operations because of these factors and the changing competitive landscape in each of our markets, as well as by factors discussed elsewhere herein. This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with and giving consideration to the following:

        Items Impacting Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations—Significant items impacting our income (loss) from continuing operations during the fiscal years ended April 26, 2015, April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 are as follows:

            Colorado Referendum Costs— During fiscal 2015, the Company incurred costs of $4.1 million in support of efforts to defeat the proposed November 2014 referendum that would have expanded gaming to racetracks in certain Colorado counties.

            Property Tax Settlement— During fiscal 2015, we reduced property tax expense by $1.2 million as a result of the settlement of our property tax appeal at our Waterloo, Iowa property for calendar years 2011 through 2014.

            Corporate Restructurings— During fiscal 2015, we eliminated executive positions in the corporate office to maximize efficiency and streamline reporting lines, resulting in severance expense of $2.3 million.

            Long-term Debt— During April 2015, proceeds from an additional $150 million issuance of our 5.875% Senior Notes and borrowing under our Credit Facility were used to purchase $237.8 million of our 7.75% Senior Notes pursuant to a tender offer. As a result of these transactions, we incurred a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $13.8 million.

            Impairment and Other Valuation Charges— As a result of less than expected operating performance and projected future operating results, it was determined that the value of our long-lived assets were impaired. In fiscal 2015, we recorded impairment charges of $9.0 million related to our Nemacolin property's long-lived assets and in fiscal 2014, we recorded impairment charges related to our Nemacolin and Natchez properties' long-lived assets of $26.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively. The fiscal 2014 impairment charge consisted of $12.2 million recorded to write-off our Nemacolin operating licenses and $16.1 million to reduce the carrying value of our fixed assets to their estimated fair value.

            As a result of market conditions and our annual impairment tests of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $133.8 million and

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    $50.1 million in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. These impairment charges were a result of economic conditions, deteriorating operating performance and the impact of new and forthcoming competition in certain of our markets.

            Legal Recoveries— In 2014, we received favorable rulings in two legal cases in which we had previously recorded reserves. As a result, during fiscal 2014, we reversed previously recorded accruals totaling $16.9 million, of which $9.3 million was recorded as a reduction to operating expenses and $7.6 million was recorded as a reduction to interest expense.

            Disruptions— We began renovation of one of our hotel towers at our Bettendorf property in February 2015, which resulted in approximately one-third of the rooms being out of service during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. During fiscal 2014, several of our properties' operating results were impacted by disruptions as follows:

      Severe winter weather negatively impacted visitation and revenues at several of our casinos in December 2013 through March 2014.

      Our Black Hawk property's attendance was negatively impacted by the severe weather and flooding in Colorado during September 2013.

      Our Boonville property was affected by power outages and was forced to close three times for a total of approximately 40 hours, of which two periods were over the key holidays of Father's Day weekend and the 4th of July 2013.

            During fiscal 2013, we undertook significant renovation projects at our Lake Charles and Vicksburg properties. In Lake Charles we renovated our main hotel tower which resulted in approximately one-third of the rooms being out of service at any given time from May 2012 through January 2013. In Vicksburg, we completely rebranded the property into a Lady Luck property. Both projects were completed prior to the end of the fiscal year; however certain areas of these properties were not easily accessible to our customers during the construction periods which had a negative impact on our operating results.

            New Casinos— We opened our new casino at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort on July 1, 2013 and we opened our new casino in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on October 30, 2012. We incurred preopening expenses of $4.0 million and $5.8 million in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to these properties prior to their respective openings.

            Income Tax (Provision) Benefit— Our income tax (provision) benefit from continuing operations was impacted by changes in the deferred tax liability attributable to the amortization of indefinite-lived intangibles and expenses for state jurisdictions where taxable income is generated. Our income tax (provision) benefit from continuing operations was ($1.1) million for fiscal 2015 and $18.5 million for fiscal 2014. Included in our fiscal 2015 provision was the benefit from reversing a Florida state income tax valuation allowance of $2.3 million. Included in our fiscal 2014 benefit was $12.0 million from reversing a valuation allowance as a result of our Davenport property sale as well as the reversal of a previously unrecognized tax benefit of $7.7 million as a result of a favorable ruling in a tax court matter.

            Items Impacting Current and Future Operations— During the fiscal years ended April 26, 2015, April 27, 2014, and April 28, 2013, we have commenced construction or completed transactions as follows:

    Construction Disruption

            Bettendorf Land-Based Construction— In May 2015, we began construction of a land-based facility in Bettendorf, Iowa, to replace our current riverboat casino. While the actual construction

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    should not impact the current casino operations, we may experience periodic disruption in accessibility to the property, which may have an impact on operating results during the estimated 12-14 month construction period.

    Discontinued Operations

            Sale of Davenport Casino— On December 4, 2013, we entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell substantially all of the assets and for the assumption of certain liabilities related to our casino located in Davenport, Iowa, ("Davenport"). We completed the sale on February 3, 2014 for net cash proceeds of $48.7 million.

            Sale of Biloxi Casino— On November 29, 2012, we completed the sale of our Biloxi, Mississippi casino operations. Our fiscal 2013 results include a loss from Biloxi's discontinued operations of $1.6 million which included a $1.5 million valuation allowance reflecting a credit against the purchase price to satisfy our obligation to repair the property after Hurricane Isaac, as required by the purchase agreement.

    Results of Operations

        Our results of continuing operations for the fiscal years ended April 26, 2015, April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 reflect the consolidated operations of all of our subsidiaries. Our Davenport and Biloxi entities are presented as discontinued operations.

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

 
  Net Revenues Fiscal Year Ended   Operating Income (Loss)
Fiscal Year Ended
 
(in thousands)
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Colorado

                                     

Black Hawk

  $ 127,722   $ 121,313   $ 122,135   $ 20,614   $ 20,067   $ 20,109  

Florida

                                     

Pompano

    175,588     164,777     154,629     31,122     25,116     19,396  

Iowa

                                     

Bettendorf

    72,981     73,695     78,083     13,271     12,127     13,995  

Marquette

    25,793     25,014     27,605     4,060     3,472     3,718  

Waterloo

    87,762     85,361     86,654     23,901     21,074     21,544  

Iowa Total

    186,536     184,070     192,342     41,232     36,673     39,257  

Louisiana

                                     

Lakes Charles

    128,413     129,899     125,575     8,650     8,888     9,270  

Mississippi

                                     

Lula

    53,042     50,489     55,444     6,630     2,715     4,285  

Natchez

    19,233     20,190     25,378     (2,113 )   (2,356 )   1,333  

Vicksburg

    29,876     29,947     29,918     2,719     1,718     1,184  

Mississippi Total

    102,151     100,626     110,740     7,236     2,077     6,802  

Missouri

                                     

Boonville

    76,934     74,531     78,624     23,778     22,583     24,004  

Cape Girardeau(1)

    59,628     54,833     32,782     215     (2,359 )   (1,085 )

Caruthersville

    31,369     29,879     32,282     4,346     2,232     2,832  

Kansas City

    73,070     70,385     73,538     13,664     13,022     13,275  

Missouri Total

    241,001     229,628     217,226     42,003     35,478     39,026  

Pennsylvania

                                     

Nemacolin(2)

    34,755     23,575         (7,079 )   (13,640 )    

Valuation charges(3)

   
   
   
   
(9,000

)
 
(162,100

)
 
(50,100

)

Corporate and other

    112     712     758     (30,971 )   (20,124 )   (41,299 )

From continuing operations

  $ 996,278   $ 954,600   $ 923,405   $ 103,807   $ (67,565 ) $ 42,461  

Note: This table excludes our Davenport and Biloxi operations which have been classified as discontinued operations.

(1)
Reflects results since opening on October 30, 2012.

(2)
Reflects results since opening on July 1, 2013.

(3)
We recorded long-lived asset impairment charges of $9.0 million during fiscal 2015, goodwill impairment charges of $133.8 million and long-lived asset impairment charges of $28.3 million during fiscal 2014, and goodwill impairment charges of $50.1 million during fiscal 2013.

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Fiscal 2015 Compared to Fiscal 2014

        Revenues and operating expenses for the fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended    
   
 
(in thousands)
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  Variance   Percentage
Variance
 

Revenues:

                         

Casino

  $ 1,054,926   $ 1,004,255   $ 50,671     5.0 %

Rooms

    31,565     32,449     (884 )   –2.7 %

Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    139,816     135,305     4,511     3.3 %

Gross revenues

    1,226,307     1,172,009     54,298     4.6 %

Less promotional allowances

    (230,029 )   (217,409 )   (12,620 )   5.8 %

Net revenues

    996,278     954,600     41,678     4.4 %

Operating expenses:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Casino

    161,051     158,019     3,032     1.9 %

Gaming taxes

    265,527     251,901     13,626     5.4 %

Rooms

    6,773     7,023     (250 )   –3.6 %

Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    49,542     46,900     2,642     5.6 %

Marine and facilities

    58,144     57,624     520     0.9 %

Marketing and administrative

    234,471     234,690     (219 )   –0.1 %

Corporate and development

    29,088     28,455     633     2.2 %

Valuation charges

    9,000     162,100     (153,100 )   N/M  

Litigation accrual reversals

        (9,330 )   9,330     N/M  

Preopening

        3,898     (3,898 )   N/M  

Depreciation and amortization

    78,875     80,885     (2,010 )   –2.5 %

Total operating expenses

  $ 892,471   $ 1,022,165     (129,694 )   –12.7 %

        Casino—Casino revenues increased $50.7 million, or 5.0%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. Excluding a year-over-year revenue increase of $14.8 million at our Nemacolin property which opened in July of fiscal 2014, casino revenues increased across most of our operating properties by $35.9 million or 3.7%. Casino revenues decreased at our Bettendorf and Natchez properties by $1.7 million primarily due to market conditions.

        The majority of our casino revenues are derived from slot machines (representing approximately 90.0% of our casino revenues in each fiscal 2015 and 2014) and, to a lesser extent, table games, which is highly dependent upon the volume and spending limits of customers at our properties.

        Key performance indicators related to casino revenue are slot handle and table game drop (volume indicators) and "win" or "hold" percentage. Slot handle is the gross amount wagered for the period cited. The win or hold percentage is the net amount of gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Our slot hold percentages have been relatively consistent over the past several years. The introduction of newer slot machines and changes in the denominational mix of our slot product may result in an increase in our slot hold percentage over time. We may also adjust our slot hold percentages to remain competitive within our markets.

        Table game win is the amount of drop that is retained and recorded as casino gaming revenue, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for unredeemed gaming chips, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. As we are focused on regional gaming markets, our table hold percentages are fairly stable as the majority of these markets do not regularly experience high-end play which can lead to volatility in win percentages.

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Therefore, changes in table game win percentages do not typically have a material impact to our earnings.

        Our typical property slot hold percentage is in the range of 6% to 10% of slot handle, and our typical table game win percentage is in the range of 15% to 25% of table game drop.

        Casino operating expenses increased $3.0 million, or 1.9% for fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. Our increased casino operating expenses are reflective of our overall increase in casino revenues.

        Gaming Taxes—State and local gaming taxes increased $13.6 million, or 5.4%, for fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014 commensurate with a 5.0% increase in casino revenues with consideration to various state gaming tax rates across our casino properties.

        Rooms—Rooms revenue decreased $0.9 million, or 2.7%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014, primarily a result of construction disruption at our Bettendorf property during hotel renovations begun in fiscal 2015.

        Rooms expense decreased $0.3 million, or 3.6%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014, commensurate with the decrease in hotel revenues.

        Food, Beverage, Pari-Mutuel and Other—Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other revenues increased $4.5 million, or 3.3%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. Excluding increased year-over-year food, beverage and other revenues of $1.0 million at our Nemacolin property, our food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other revenues increased $3.5 million, or 2.6%.

        Food, Beverage, Pari-Mutuel and Other operating expenses increased $2.6 million, or 5.6%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. Excluding increased year-over-year, food, beverage and other expenses of $0.2 million at our Nemacolin property, our food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other expenses increased $2.4 million, or 5.2%.

        Promotional Allowances—Promotional allowances increased $12.6 million, or 5.8%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. Excluding increased year-over-year promotional allowances of $4.6 million at our Nemacolin property, promotional allowances increased $8.0 million, or 3.8%.

        Marine and Facilities—Marine and facilities expenses increased $0.5 million, or 0.9%, for fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. Excluding increased year-over-year marine and facilities expenses of $0.1 million at our Nemacolin property, marine and facilities expenses increased $0.4 million.

        Marketing and Administrative—Marketing and administrative expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 0.1%, for fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. Excluding increased year-over-year marketing and administrative expenses of $1.8 million at our Nemacolin property, the $4.1 million of costs incurred to defeat the Colorado referendum and the $1.2 million credit related to the property tax settlement in Waterloo, marketing and administrative expenses decreased $4.9 million, or 2.2%, reflecting changes in our marketing programs as well as savings from cost reduction initiatives.

        Corporate and Development—During fiscal 2015, our corporate and development expenses were $29.1 million compared to $28.5 million for fiscal 2014. Fiscal 2015 includes $2.3 million in severance expenses. Fiscal 2014 includes a gain of $1.0 million from the sale of our corporate aircraft.

        Depreciation and Amortization—Depreciation and amortization expense for fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014 decreased $2.0 million, primarily related certain assets becoming fully depreciated.

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    Other Income (Expense), Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations

        Interest expense, interest income, derivative income, income tax benefit (provision) and income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes for the fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended    
   
 
(in thousands)
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  Variance   Percentage
Variance
 

Interest expense

  $ (84,131 ) $ (81,342 ) $ (2,789 )   3.4 %

Interest income

    369     349     20     5.7 %

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    (13,757 )       (13,757 )   NM  

Derivative income

        398     (398 )   –100.0 %

Income tax (provision) benefit

    (1,111 )   18,494     (19,605 )   NM  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

        1,980     (1,980 )   N/M  

        Interest Expense—Interest expense increased $2.8 million, or 3.4%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. Without the reversal of $7.6 million of interest expense related to litigation included in fiscal 2014, interest expense would have decreased by $4.8 million primarily due to lower average outstanding borrowings under our credit facility.

        Loss on early extinguishment of debt—In April 2015, we purchased $237.8 million of our 7.75% Senior Notes pursuant to a tender offer and recorded a $13.8 million loss on early extinguishment of debt primarily reflecting the tender fees and the non-cash write-off of related deferred financings costs.

Fiscal 2014 Compared to Fiscal 2013

        Revenues and operating expenses for the fiscal years 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended    
   
 
(in thousands)
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
  Variance   Percentage
Variance
 

Revenues:

                         

Casino

  $ 1,004,255   $ 967,142   $ 37,113     3.8 %

Rooms

    32,449     31,851     598     1.9 %

Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    135,305     128,319     6,986     5.4 %

Gross revenues

    1,172,009     1,127,312     44,697     4.0 %

Less promotional allowances

    (217,409 )   (203,907 )   (13,502 )   6.6 %

Net revenues

    954,600     923,405     31,195     3.4 %

Operating expenses:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Casino

    158,019     150,075     7,944     5.3 %

Gaming taxes

    251,901     238,387     13,514     5.7 %

Rooms

    7,023     6,654     369     5.5 %

Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    46,900     43,940     2,960     6.7 %

Marine and facilities

    57,624     54,509     3,115     5.7 %

Marketing and administrative

    234,690     226,397     8,293     3.7 %

Corporate and development

    28,455     33,953     (5,498 )   –16.2 %

Valuation charges

    162,100     50,100     112,000     N/M  

Litigation accrual reversals

    (9,330 )       (9,330 )   N/M  

Preopening

    3,898     5,765     (1,867 )   N/M  

Depreciation and amortization

    80,885     71,164     9,721     13.7 %

Total operating expenses

  $ 1,022,165   $ 880,944     141,221     16.0 %

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        Casino—Casino revenues increased $37.1 million, or 3.8%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Excluding casino revenues of $54.9 million at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties during the comparative periods for which they were not open during the prior year, our casino revenues decreased $17.8 million, or 1.8%. Casino revenues decreased at our Natchez, Lula and Kansas City properties by $12.2 million due to market conditions and weather. Casino revenues decreased at our Iowa and Boonville properties by $12.5 million due to disruptions and weather. These decreases were offset by a $14.2 million increase at our Pompano property resulting from focused marketing efforts and overall market growth.

        The majority of our casino revenues are derived from slot machines (representing approximately 90.0% of our casino revenues in each fiscal 2014 and 2013) and, to a lesser extent, table games, which is highly depended upon the volume and spending limits of customers at our properties.

        Key performance indicators related to casino revenue are slot handle and table game drop (volume indicators) and "win" or "hold" percentage. Slot handle is the gross amount wagered for the period cited. The win or hold percentage is the net amount of gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Our slot hold percentages have been relatively consistent over the past several years. Given the stability in our slot hold percentages, we have not experienced significant impacts to earnings from fluctuations in slot hold.

        Table game win is the amount of drop that is retained and recorded as casino gaming revenue, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for unredeemed gaming chips, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. As we are focused on regional gaming markets, our table hold percentages are fairly stable as the majority of these markets do not regularly experience high-end play which can lead to volatility in win percentages. Therefore, changes in table game win percentages do not typically have a material impact to our earnings.

        Our typical property slot hold percentage is in the range of 6% to 10% of slot handle, and our typical table game win percentage is in the range of 15% to 25% of table game drop.

        Casino operating expenses increased $7.9 million, or 5.3% for fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Excluding casino operating expenses of $4.6 million and $5.7 million at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties, respectively, during the comparative period for which they were not open during the prior year, casino operating expenses decreased $2.4 million, or 1.6% proportionately with the change in casino revenues.

        Gaming Taxes—State and local gaming taxes increased $13.5 million, or 5.7%, for fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Excluding gaming taxes of $7.9 million and $10.7 million at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties, respectively, during the comparative period for which they were not open during the prior year, gaming taxes decreased $5.1 million, or 2.1%, commensurate with casino revenues.

        Rooms—Rooms revenue increased $0.6 million, or 1.9%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013, primarily a result of construction disruption at our Lake Charles and Black Hawk properties during hotel renovations in fiscal 2013.

        Rooms expense increased $0.4 million, or 5.5%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013.

        Food, Beverage, Pari-Mutuel and Other—Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other revenues increased $7.0 million, or 5.4%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Excluding food, beverage and other revenues of $3.7 million and $3.0 million at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties, respectively, during the comparative period for which they were not open during the prior year, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other revenues increased $0.3 million, or 0.2%.

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        Food, Beverage, Pari-Mutuel and Other operating expenses increased $3.0 million, or 6.7%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Excluding food, beverage and other expenses of $1.2 million and $1.3 million at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties, respectively, during the comparative period for which they were not open during the prior year, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other expenses increased $0.5 million, or 1.2%.

        Promotional Allowances—Promotional allowances increased $13.5 million, or 6.6%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Excluding promotional allowances of $5.0 million and $6.2 million at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties, respectively, during the comparative period for which they were not open during the prior year, promotional allowances increased $2.3 million, or 1.2%.

        Marine and Facilities—Marine and facilities expenses increased $3.1 million, or 5.7%, for fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Excluding marine and facilities expenses of $1.6 million and $1.2 million at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties, respectively, marine and facilities expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 0.5%.

        Marketing and Administrative—Marketing and administrative expenses increased $8.3 million, or 3.7%, for fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Excluding marketing and administrative expenses of $7.9 million and $9.0 million at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties, marketing and administrative expenses decreased $8.6 million, or 3.8%, reflecting changes in our marketing programs as well as savings from cost reduction initiatives.

        Corporate and Development—During fiscal 2014, our corporate and development expenses were $28.5 million compared to $34.0 million for fiscal 2013. Fiscal 2014 includes a gain of $1.0 million from the sale of our corporate aircraft and fiscal 2013 included $1.5 million of non-recurring debt refinancing costs. The remaining decrease is a reduction of stock compensation expense of $0.6 million and as a result of savings achieved through cost reduction initiatives.

        Depreciation and Amortization—Depreciation and amortization expense for fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013 increased $9.7 million, primarily related to the depreciation at our Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin properties.

    Other Income (Expense), Income Taxes and Discontinued Operations

        Interest expense, interest income, derivative income, income tax benefit (provision) and income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes for the fiscal years 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended    
   
 
(in thousands)
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
  Variance   Percentage
Variance
 

Interest expense

  $ (81,342 ) $ (89,446 ) $ 8,104     –9.1 %

Interest income

    349     502     (153 )   –30.5 %

Derivative income

    398     748     (350 )   –46.8 %

Income tax (provision) benefit

    18,494     (6,732 )   25,226     NM  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    1,980     4,898     (2,918 )   N/M  

        Interest Expense—Interest expense decreased $8.1 million, or 9.1%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The decrease is primarily a result of the reversal of $7.4 million in interest expense related to the Greek litigation proceedings and the reversal of $0.2 million in interest expense related to the Silver Land legal proceedings during fiscal 2014.

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    Liquidity and Capital Resources

        Cash Flows from Operating Activities—During fiscal 2015, we generated $125.6 million in cash flows from operating activities compared to generating $86.8 million during fiscal 2014. The year-over-year increase in cash flows from operating activities is the result of improved business volumes and working capital changes, including a $7.8 million reduction in our marketable securities.

        Cash Flows used in Investing Activities—During fiscal 2015 we used $41.3 million from investing activities primarily to fund purchases of property and equipment. In fiscal 2014 we generated $6.1 million from investing activities which primarily included proceeds of $49.9 million from the sale of our casino in Davenport, Iowa, offset by $38.1 million of capital expenditures, as well as an additional $7.5 million towards a table gaming license for Nemacolin.

        Significant investing activities during fiscal 2013 included capital expenditures of $153.2 million, including $79.0 million relating to Cape Girardeau and $28.7 million relating to Nemacolin, offset by $33.2 million in net proceeds from the sale of our casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

        Cash Flows used in Financing Activities—During fiscal 2015, our financing activities utilized $87.7 million primarily to reduce our long-term debt balance by $73.4 million. We also incurred $13.0 million in costs to redeem and issue new long-term debt. Significant debt transactions are summarized as follows:

    On April 14, 2015, we purchased $237.8 million of our 7.75% Senior Notes pursuant to a tender offer.

    Also on April 14, 2015, we issued $150 million of additional 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021, at a price of 102.0%.

    Net borrowings under our Credit Facility increased by $10.3 million.

    Subsequent to our fiscal 2015 year-end, we redeemed the remaining $62.2 million outstanding of our 7.75% Senior Notes with borrowings from our Credit Facility.

        During fiscal 2014, our financing activities primarily consisted of utilizing $91.5 million of cash to reduce borrowings under our Credit Facility.

        Availability of Cash and Additional Capital—At April 26, 2015, we had cash and cash equivalents of $66.4 million and marketable securities of $19.5 million. As of April 26, 2015, we had $75.0 million in outstanding revolving credit borrowings under our senior secured credit facility and our net line of credit availability was approximately $218 million, after consideration of $7.0 million in outstanding letters of credit.

        Capital Expenditures and Development Activities—As part of our business development activities, historically we have entered into agreements which have resulted in the acquisition or development of businesses or assets. These business development efforts and related agreements typically require the expenditure of cash, which may be significant. The amount and timing of our cash expenditures relating to development activities may vary based upon our evaluation of current and future development opportunities, our financial condition and the condition of the financing markets. Our development activities are subject to a variety of factors including but not limited to: obtaining permits, licenses and approvals from appropriate regulatory and other agencies, legislative changes and, in certain circumstances, negotiating acceptable leases.

        In June 2013, we completed the construction of Lady Luck Nemacolin, a new casino at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Western Pennsylvania and our casino opened July 1, 2013 at a total cost of $55.1 million.

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        On February 1, 2013, we signed an agreement with Tower Investments, Inc. to manage The Provence, the resort and casino on North Broad Street, Philadelphia, proposed by Tower Entertainment, LLC (the "Tower JV"), if the project was selected by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The agreement included a commitment for a loan that was secured by a stand-by letter of credit of $25 million, which could only be drawn if the Tower JV was awarded the license. In November 2014, the license was awarded to another applicant and we cancelled the letter of credit. In December 2014 we terminated all of our agreements with Tower Investments, Inc.

        Historically, we have made significant investments in property and equipment and expect that our operations will continue to demand ongoing investments to keep our properties competitive. In fiscal 2016, we expect to construct a land-based casino to replace our riverboat in Bettendorf, Iowa as well as making improvements to our properties including ongoing maintenance capital. We expect to spend approximately $45 million to $50 million on the Bettendorf land-based project, $40 million in maintenance capital and approximately $15 million in other small projects and renovations during fiscal 2016. The timing, completion and amount of additional capital projects will be subject to improvement of economic and local market conditions, cash flows from our continuing operations and borrowing availability under our Credit Facility.

        Typically, we have funded our daily operations through net cash provided by operating activities and our significant capital expenditures through operating cash flow and debt financing. While we believe that cash on hand, cash flow from operations, and available borrowings under our Credit Facility will be sufficient to support our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future, there is no assurance that these sources will in fact provide adequate funding for our planned and necessary expenditures or that the level of our capital investments will be sufficient to allow us to remain competitive in our existing markets.

        We are highly leveraged and may be unable to obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms if our current sources of liquidity are not sufficient or if we fail to stay in compliance with the covenants of our Credit Facility. 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.

    Critical Accounting Estimates

        Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles that require our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Management identifies critical accounting estimates as:

    those that require the use of assumptions about matters that are inherently and highly uncertain at the time the estimates are made;

    those estimates where, had we chosen different estimates or assumptions, the resulting differences would have had a material impact on our financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations; and

    those estimates that, if they were to change from period to period, likely would result in a material impact on our financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations.

        Based upon management's discussion of the development and selection of these critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, we believe the following accounting estimates involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.

        Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—At April 26, 2015, we had goodwill and other intangible assets of $163.0 million, representing 13.3% of total assets. In accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, we perform an annual impairment test for goodwill and indefinite-

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lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of each year, or on an interim basis if indicators of impairment exist. Impairment is determined by comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its respective carrying value. We first assess the qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The qualitative factors include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance, among others. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is not required. However, if we conclude otherwise, we are then required to perform the first step of the two-step quantitative impairment test.

        We must make various assumptions and estimates in performing our impairment testing. The fair value determination includes estimates of future cash flows that are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions which represent our best estimates of the cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets including their eventual disposition and by a market approach based upon valuation multiples for similar companies. Changes in estimates, increases in our cost of capital, reductions in transaction multiples, operating and capital expenditure assumptions or application of alternative assumptions and definitions, could produce significantly different results. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. If our ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, we may have to record additional impairment charges in future accounting periods. Our estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory, social and economic climates, recent operating information and budgets, assumptions regarding the impact of new competitors, and current operating plans of the various properties where we conduct operations. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, internal operating decisions, or other events affecting various forms of travel and access to our properties.

        Based upon our fiscal 2015 annual impairment testing, we recorded no goodwill impairment charges as a result of improved operating cash flows and lower discount rates. We noted that our reporting units with goodwill and/or other long-lived intangibles had fair values which exceeded their carrying values by at least 10%, except for our Vicksburg property, which the fair value of the goodwill exceeded carrying value by approximately 2%. In conjunction with our fiscal 2014 annual impairment testing, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $133.8 million. These charges consisted of $60.0 million at our Bettendorf property, $24.2 million at our Lake Charles property, $36.0 million at our Lula property, $8.6 million at our Natchez property, and $5.0 million at our Vicksburg property. Our fiscal 2014 impairment charges were a result of deteriorating operating performance and the impact of new and forthcoming competition. Three of our reporting units with fiscal 2014 impairment charges still have goodwill totaling $39.5 million. These reporting units could be subject to future impairment charges to the extent their future casino revenues deteriorate, discount rates or transaction multiples change significantly or we do not achieve our cash flow projections.

        Property and Equipment—At April 26, 2015, we had property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $912.0 million, representing 74.3% of our total assets. We capitalize the cost of property and equipment. Maintenance and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the property or equipment nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. We depreciate property and equipment on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives are based on the nature of the assets as well as our current operating strategy. Future events such as property expansions, new competition, changes in technology and new regulations could result in a change in the manner in which we are using certain assets requiring a change in the estimated useful lives of such assets.

        Impairment of Long-lived Assets—We evaluate long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with the guidance in the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets subsection of ASC Topic 360,

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Property, Plant and Equipment ("ASC Topic 360"). For a long-lived asset to be held and used, we review the asset for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of such property, equipment and other long-lived assets, we make assumptions regarding future cash flows and residual values. If these estimates or the related assumptions are not achieved or change in the future, we may be required to record an impairment loss for these assets. In evaluating impairment of long-lived assets for newly opened operations, estimates of future cash flows and residual values may require some period of actual results to provide the basis for an opinion of future cash flows and residual values used in the determination of an impairment loss for these assets. For assets held for disposal, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value, less cost of disposal based upon appraisals, discounted cash flows or other methods as appropriate. An impairment loss would be recognized as a non-cash component of operating income.

        As a result of operating performance and projected future operating results, it was determined that the value of our long-lived assets at our Nemacolin property were impaired. During fiscal 2015, we recorded an impairment charge related to our Nemacolin property's long-lived assets of $9.0 million to reduce the carrying value of our fixed assets to their estimated fair value. During fiscal 2014, we recorded impairment charges related to our Nemacolin and Natchez properties of $26.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively. The impairment charge consisted of $12.2 million recorded to write-off our Nemacolin gaming licenses and $16.1 million to reduce the carrying value of our fixed assets to their estimated fair value.

        Self-Insurance Liabilities—We are self-funded up to a maximum amount per claim for our employee-related health care benefits program, workers' compensation and general liabilities. Claims in excess of this maximum are fully insured through a stop-loss insurance policy. We accrue a discounted estimate for workers' compensation and general liabilities based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. We rely on independent consultants to assist in the determination of estimated accruals. While the ultimate cost of claims incurred depends on future developments, such as increases in health care costs, in our opinion, recorded reserves are adequate to cover future claims payments. Based upon our current accrued insurance liabilities, a 1% change in our discount factor would cause a $0.6 million change in our accrued self-insurance liability.

        Income Tax Assets and Liabilities—We account for income taxes in accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC Topic 740"). We are subject to income taxes in the United States and in several states in which we operate. We recognize a current tax asset or liability for the estimated taxes refundable or payable based upon application of the enacted tax rates to taxable income in the current year. Additionally, we are required to recognize a deferred tax liability or asset for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences. Temporary differences occur when differences arise between: (a) the amount of taxable income and pretax financial income for a year and (b) the tax basis of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in financial statements. Deferred tax assets recognized must be reduced by a valuation allowance for any tax benefits that, in our judgment and based upon available evidence, may not be realizable. At April 26, 2015 we have reduced our deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance of $58.8 million.

        We assess our tax positions using a two-step process. A tax position is recognized if it meets a "more likely than not" threshold, and is measured at the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized. Uncertain tax positions must be reviewed at each balance sheet date. Liabilities recorded as a result of this analysis must generally be recorded separately from any current or deferred income tax accounts, and are classified as current or long-term in the balance sheet accounts accrued liabilities-other or other long-term liabilities, respectively, based on the time until expected payment. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

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        Stock Based Compensation—We apply the guidance of ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation ("ASC Topic 718") in accounting for stock compensation. Generally, we are required to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. During fiscal 2013, we granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") that contained market performance conditions which determined the amount of shares to vest, if any. The fair value of these RSUs was determined utilizing a lattice pricing model which considers a range of assumptions including volatility and risk-free interest rates. The estimate of the fair value of the stock options was calculated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. This model requires the use of various assumptions, including the historical volatility of our stock price, the risk free interest rate, estimated expected life of the grants, the estimated dividend yield and estimated rate of forfeitures. Stock based compensation expense is included in the expense category corresponding to the employees' regular compensation in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

        Contingencies—We are involved in various legal proceedings and have identified certain loss contingencies. We record liabilities related to these contingencies when it is determined that a loss is probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with the guidance of ASC Topic 450, Contingencies ("ASC Topic 450"). These assessments are based on our knowledge and experience as well as the advice of legal counsel regarding current and past events. Any such estimates are also subject to future events, court rulings, negotiations between the parties and other uncertainties. If an actual loss differs from our estimate, or the actual outcome of any of the legal proceedings differs from expectations, future operating results could be impacted.

    Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

        The following table provides information as of the end of fiscal 2015, about our contractual obligations and commercial commitments. The table presents contractual obligations by due dates and related contractual commitments by expiration dates (in millions).

 
  Payments Due by Period  
 
  Total   Less Than
1 Year
  1 - 3 Years   4 - 5 Years   After 5 Years  

Contractual Obligations

                               

Long-Term Debt(1)

  $ 990.0   $ 62.3   $ 75.2   $ 0.2   $ 852.3  

Estimated interest payments on long-term debt(2)

    348.6     63.3     128.4     121.2     35.7  

Operating Leases

    196.4     11.5     21.8     18.8     144.3  

Long-Term Obligations and Other(3)

    27.6     16.5     9.8     1.0     0.3  

Other Long-Term Obligations

    17.6     1.8     3.2     2.2     10.4  

Total Contractual Cash Obligations

  $ 1,580.2   $ 155.4   $ 238.4   $ 143.4   $ 1,043.0  

(1)
On April 14, 2015, we tendered $237.8 million of the outstanding $300 million in 7.75% Senior Notes and announced redemption of the remaining $62.2 million. Subsequent to year-end, on May 14, 2015, we completed the redemption utilizing borrowings under our Credit Facility due April 2018.

(2)
Estimated interest payment on long-term debt are based on principal amounts outstanding at our fiscal year end and forecasted LIBOR rates for our senior secured credit facility.

(3)
Long-term obligations and other include future purchase commitments.

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

        In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Update No. 2015-03, "Interest-Imputation of Interest". This update requires debt issuance costs to be presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability. The standard is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The standard requires application of the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. We currently have $19.1 million of deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization, as of April 26, 2015 and are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting standard update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

        In June 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-12, "Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period." This update requires awards with a performance target which affects vesting and could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition and should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the potential impact of the update on future grants under its stock-based compensation plans.

        In May 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which converges the FASB's and the International Accounting Standards Board's current standards on revenue recognition. The standard provides companies with a single model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue guidance. The proposed effective date for the standard was for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In April 2015, FASB proposed a deferral of the effective date for one year. Early adoption is not permitted. The standard permits companies to either apply the adoption to all periods presented, or apply the requirements in the year of adoption through a cumulative adjustment. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting standard update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our senior secured credit facility.

        The following table provides information at April 26, 2015 about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates.

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Interest Rate Sensitivity
Principal (Notional) Amount by Expected Maturity

Fiscal year
(dollars in millions)
  2016   2017   2018   2019   2020   Thereafter   Total   Fair Value
4/26/2015
 

Liabilities

                                                 

Long-term debt, including current portion

                                                 

Fixed rate

  $ 62.3   $ 0.1   $ 0.1   $ 0.1   $ 0.1   $ 852.3   $ 915.0   $ 966.4  

Average interest rate

    7.13 %   7.11 %   7.11 %   7.11 %   7.11 %   7.38 %            

Variable rate

 
$

 
$

 
$

75.0
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

75.0
 
$

73.9
 

Average interest rate(1)

    2.87 %   3.61 %   4.22 %   0.00 %   0.00 %   0.00 %            

(1)
Represents the annual average LIBOR from the forward yield curve at April 26, 2015 plus the weighted average margin above LIBOR on all consolidated variable rate debt.

        As of April 26, 2015, our senior secured credit facility consisted of a revolving line of credit with variable rate interest based on LIBOR. The following table depicts the estimated impact on our annual interest expense for the relative changes in interest rate based upon current debt levels:

Increase to variable rate
  Increase/(decrease)
(in millions)
 

1%

  $ 0.8  

2%

    1.5  

3%

    2.3  

4%

    3.0  

5%

    3.8  

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ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

        The following consolidated financial statements are included in this report:

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.

        We have audited Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of April 26, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.'s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

        We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

        In our opinion, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of April 26, 2015, based on the COSO criteria.

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. as of April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the fiscal years ended April 26, 2015, April 27, 2014, and April 28, 2013, and our report dated June 17, 2015, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

St. Louis, Missouri
June 17, 2015

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (the Company) as of April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the fiscal years ended April 26, 2015, April 27, 2014, and April 28, 2013. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. at April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended April 26, 2015, April 27, 2014, and April 28, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc's internal control over financial reporting as of April 26, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission "(2013 framework)" and our report dated June 17, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

St. Louis, Missouri
June 17, 2015

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 
  April 26, 2015   April 27, 2014  

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 66,437   $ 69,830  

Marketable securities

    19,517     27,289  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,595 and $2,120, respectively

    11,171     12,615  

Inventory

    6,647     6,273  

Income taxes receivable

        73  

Deferred income taxes

    4,626     4,106  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    11,274     12,253  

Total current assets

    119,672     132,439  

Property and equipment, net

    912,036     955,604  

Other assets:

             

Goodwill

    108,970     108,970  

Other intangible assets, net

    54,073     54,911  

Deferred financing costs, net

    19,075     23,439  

Restricted cash and investments

    9,193     9,807  

Prepaid deposits and other

    4,743     4,904  

Total assets

  $ 1,227,762   $ 1,290,074  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

             

Current liabilities:

             

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $ 170   $ 230  

Accounts payable

    19,690     20,869  

Accrued liabilities:

             

Payroll and related

    43,371     34,700  

Property and other taxes

    20,456     20,360  

Income tax payable

    125      

Interest

    15,350     16,920  

Progressive jackpots and slot club awards

    16,123     16,306  

Other

    18,326     18,478  

Total current liabilities

    133,611     127,863  

Long-term debt, less current maturities

    992,712     1,066,071  

Deferred income taxes

    37,334     35,870  

Other accrued liabilities

    18,432     18,495  

Other long-term liabilities

    22,211     22,391  

Stockholders' equity:

             

Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued          

         

Common stock, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 42,066,148 at April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014

    421     421  

Class B common stock, $.01 par value; 3,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

         

Additional paid-in capital

    241,899     247,819  

Retained earnings (deficit)

    (199,072 )   (201,913 )

    43,248     46,327  

Treasury stock, 1,568,875 shares at April 26, 2015 and 2,236,971 shares at April 27, 2014

    (19,786 )   (26,943 )

Total stockholders' equity

    23,462     19,384  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 1,227,762   $ 1,290,074  

   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Revenues:

                   

Casino

  $ 1,054,926   $ 1,004,255   $ 967,142  

Rooms

    31,565     32,449     31,851  

Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    139,816     135,305     128,319  

Gross revenues

    1,226,307     1,172,009     1,127,312  

Less promotional allowances

    (230,029 )   (217,409 )   (203,907 )

Net revenues

    996,278     954,600     923,405  

Operating expenses:

                   

Casino

    161,051     158,019     150,075  

Gaming taxes

    265,527     251,901     238,387  

Rooms

    6,773     7,023     6,654  

Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    49,542     46,900     43,940  

Marine and facilities

    58,144     57,624     54,509  

Marketing and administrative

    234,471     234,690     226,397  

Corporate and development

    29,088     28,455     33,953  

Valuation charges

    9,000     162,100     50,100  

Litigation accrual reversals

        (9,330 )    

Preopening expense

        3,898     5,765  

Depreciation and amortization

    78,875     80,885     71,164  

Total operating expenses

    892,471     1,022,165     880,944  

Operating income (loss)

    103,807     (67,565 )   42,461  

Interest expense

    (84,131 )   (81,342 )   (89,446 )

Interest income

    369     349     502  

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    (13,757 )        

Derivative income

        398     748  

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    6,288     (148,160 )   (45,735 )

Income tax (provision) benefit

    (1,111 )   18,494     (6,732 )

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    5,177     (129,666 )   (52,467 )

Income from discontinued operations, including loss on sale, net of income tax provision of $0, ($1,226), and $0 for the fiscal years ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively

        1,980     4,898  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $ 5,177   $ (127,686 ) $ (47,569 )

Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders—basic:

                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.13   $ (3.26 ) $ (1.33 )

Income from discontinued operations including gain on sale, net of income taxes

        0.05     0.12  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $ 0.13   $ (3.21 ) $ (1.21 )

Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders—diluted

                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.13   $ (3.26 ) $ (1.33 )

Income from discontinued operations including gain on sale, net of income taxes

        0.05     0.12  

Net income (loss) attributable common stockholders

  $ 0.13   $ (3.21 ) $ (1.21 )

Weighted average basic shares

    39,955,735     39,731,766     39,340,325  

Weighted average diluted shares

    40,320,267     39,731,766     39,340,325  

   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Net income (loss)

  $ 5,177   $ (127,686 ) $ (47,569 )

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

                   

Deferred hedge adjustment, net of income tax provision of $149 and $357 for 2014 and 2013, respectively

        247     594  

Unrealized gain on interest rate cap contracts, net of income tax provision of $8 for 2013

            14  

Other comprehensive income

        247     608  

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $ 5,177   $ (127,439 ) $ (46,961 )

   

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 
  Shares of
Common
Stock
  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
  Accum. Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Treasury
Stock
  Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 

Balance, April 29, 2012

    42,066,148     421     247,855     (26,658 )   (855 )   (37,143 )   183,620  

Net loss

                (47,569 )           (47,569 )

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

                    608         608  

Exercise of stock options

            (536 )           1,204     668  

Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures

            (6,188 )           6,188      

Reduction of tax benefit from vested and exercised stock based compensation

            (10 )               (10 )

Stock compensation expense

            5,093                 5,093  

Balance, April 28, 2013

    42,066,148     421     246,214     (74,227 )   (247 )   (29,751 )   142,410  

Net loss

                (127,686 )           (127,686 )

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

                    247         247  

Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures

            (2,808 )           2,808      

Stock compensation expense

            4,413                 4,413  

Balance, April 27, 2014

    42,066,148     421     247,819     (201,913 )       (26,943 )   19,384  

Net income

                5,177             5,177  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

                             

Exercise of stock options

            (47 )           121     74  

Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures

            (2,392 )           2,392      

Issuance of stock under compensation plans

            (6,894 )   (2,336 )       4,644     (4,586 )

Stock compensation expense

            3,413                 3,413  

Balance, April 26, 2015

    42,066,148   $ 421   $ 241,899   $ (199,072 ) $   $ (19,786 ) $ 23,462  

   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Operating activities:

                   

Net income (loss)

  $ 5,177   $ (127,686 ) $ (47,569 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

                   

Depreciation and amortization

    78,875     82,245     73,419  

Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs

    4,700     4,464     7,461  

Amortization of debt discount (premium), net

    344     242     220  

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    13,757          

Litigation accrual reversals

        (16,953 )    

Valuation charges

    9,000     162,100     51,600  

Deferred income taxes

    943     (9,913 )   5,728  

Stock compensation expense

    3,413     4,413     5,093  

Gain on derivative instruments

        (398 )   (748 )

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

    102     (535 )   32  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

                   

Marketable securites

    7,772     (1,769 )   (578 )

Accounts receivable

    1,444     (1,537 )   (3,567 )

Income taxes payable/receivable

    198     4,716     (2,628 )

Insurance receivable

            7,497  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    1,041     4,120     (109 )

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    (1,198 )   (16,760 )   20,191  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    125,568     86,749     116,042  

Investing activities:

                   

Purchase of property and equipment

    (41,686 )   (38,149 )   (153,245 )

Proceeds from asset sales

    73     49,881     33,253  

Payments towards gaming license

        (7,500 )   (5,000 )

Restricted cash and investments

    340     1,879     1,543  

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (41,273 )   6,111     (123,449 )

Financing activities:

                   

Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings

    153,000         700,000  

Net borrowings (repayments) on line of credit

    10,300     (90,200 )   154,900  

Principal repayments on long-term debt

    (238,061 )   (626 )   (852,667 )

Premiums payments on retirement of long-term debt

    (10,465 )        

Payment of deferred financing costs

    (2,536 )   (673 )   (21,486 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    74         668  

Net cash used in financing activities

    (87,688 )   (91,499 )   (18,585 )

Net decrease (increase) in cash and cash equivalents

    (3,393 )   1,361     (25,992 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    69,830     68,469     94,461  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  $ 66,437   $ 69,830   $ 68,469  

   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

1. Organization

        Organization—Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in February 1990. Except where otherwise noted, the words "we," "us," "our" and similar terms, as well as "Company," refer to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. We are a developer, owner and operator of branded gaming facilities and related lodging and entertainment facilities in markets throughout the United States. Our wholly owned subsidiaries own or operate fifteen casino gaming facilities in the United States located in Black Hawk, Colorado; Pompano Beach, Florida; Bettendorf, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Lula, Natchez and Vicksburg, Mississippi; Boonville, Cape Girardeau, Caruthersville and Kansas City, Missouri; and Nemacolin, Pennsylvania.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

        Basis of Presentation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. We view each property as an operating segment and all operating segments have been aggregated into one reporting segment.

        Discontinued operations include our Davenport, Iowa property sold in February 2014 and our Biloxi, Mississippi property sold in November 2012.

        Fiscal Year-End—Our fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in April. Periodically, this system necessitates a 53-week year. Fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 were 52-week years, which commenced on April 28, 2014, April 29, 2013 and April 30, 2012, respectively.

        Reclassifications—Certain reclassifications of prior year presentations have been made to conform to the fiscal 2015 presentation.

        Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

        Cash and Cash Equivalents—We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents. Cash also includes the minimum operating cash balances required by state regulatory bodies, which totaled $25,099 and $23,139 at April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014, respectively.

        Marketable Securities—Marketable securities consist primarily of trading securities held by our captive insurance subsidiary. The trading securities are primarily debt and equity securities that are purchased with the intention to resell in the near term. The trading securities are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in current period income in the accompanying statements of operations.

        Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market value.

        Property and Equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost or if purchased through a business acquisition, the value determined under purchase accounting. We capitalize the cost of purchased property and equipment and capitalize the cost of improvements to property and equipment

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

that increases the value or extends the useful lives of the assets. Costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

        Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:

 
  Years

Slot machines, software and computers

  3 - 5

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

  5 - 10

Leasehold improvements

  Lesser of life of lease or estimated useful life

Buildings and improvements

  7 - 39.5

        Certain property currently leased in Bettendorf, Iowa and at our Nemacolin, Pennsylvania casino is accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 840, Leases ("ASC 840").

        We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment ("ASC 360") which requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amounts. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of such property, equipment and other long-lived assets, we make assumptions regarding future cash flows and residual values. In estimating expected future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is usually the individual property. If the assets are determined to be impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair market value of the long-lived assets.

        Capitalized Interest—The interest cost associated with major development and construction projects is capitalized and included in the cost of the project. When no debt is incurred specifically for a project, interest is capitalized on amounts expended on the project using the weighted-average cost of our borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or development activity is suspended. Capitalized interest was $23, $185 and $2,647 for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

        Restricted Cash and Investments—We classify cash and investments which are either statutorily or contractually restricted as to withdrawal or usage as restricted cash short-term, included in prepaid expenses and other assets, or restricted cash and investments long-term based on the duration of the underlying restriction. Restricted cash primarily includes amounts related to state tax bonds and other gaming-related bonds, and amounts held in escrow related to leases. Restricted investments relate to trading securities pledged as collateral by our captive insurance company.

        Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets of acquired businesses and is stated at cost, net of impairments, if any. Other intangible assets include values attributable to acquired gaming licenses, customer lists, and trademarks. ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350") requires

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

these assets be reviewed for impairment at least annually or on an interim basis if indicators of impairment exist. We perform our annual impairment test as of the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible or reporting unit is less than it carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible or reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing further testing is not required. However, if we conclude otherwise, we are required to perform the first step of a two-step quantitative impairment test using; 1) a discounted cash flow analysis based on forecasted future results discounted at the weighted average cost of capital and, 2) by using a market approach based upon public trading and recent transaction valuation multiples for similar companies. Intangible assets with indefinite lives not subject to amortization are reviewed by comparing the fair value of the recoded assets to their carrying amount. We review, at least annually, the continued use of an indefinite useful life. If these intangible assets are determined to have a finite useful life, they are amortized over their estimated remaining useful lives.

        Deferred Financing Costs—The costs of issuing long-term debt are capitalized and amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt.

        Self-Insurance—We are self-funded up to a maximum amount per claim for employee-related health care benefits, workers' compensation and general liabilities. Claims in excess of this maximum are fully insured through stop-loss insurance policies. We accrue for workers' compensation and general liabilities on a discounted basis based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. The estimates have been discounted at 0.9% and 1.1% at April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014, respectively, or a discount of $618 and $796, respectively. We utilize independent consultants to assist management in its determination of estimated insurance liabilities. As of April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014, we have accrued $15,281 and $16,011, respectively, for employee-related health care and workers' compensation which are included in accrued liabilities—payroll in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, and we have accrued $10,972 and $11,774, respectively, for general liability claims which are included in accrued liabilities—other in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. While the total cost of claims incurred depends on future developments, in management's opinion, recorded reserves are adequate to cover future claims payments.

        Revenue Recognition—In accordance with gaming industry practice, we recognize casino revenues as the net win from gaming activities. Casino revenues are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of progressive slot and table game jackpots. Revenues from rooms, food, beverage, entertainment and the gift shops are recognized at the time the related service or sale is performed or realized.

        Promotional Allowances—The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge or at a discount is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances to arrive at net revenues included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We also record the redemption of coupons and points for cash as promotional

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

allowances. The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services from continuing operations are included in casino expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Rooms

  $ 9,397   $ 8,956   $ 8,979  

Food and beverage

    68,825     65,287     60,557  

Other

    527     519     602  

Total cost of complimentary services

  $ 78,749   $ 74,762   $ 70,138  

        Players Club Awards—We provide patrons with rewards based on the amounts wagered on casino games. A liability has been established based on the estimated value of these outstanding rewards, considering the age of the points and prior redemption history.

        Advertising—Advertising costs are expensed the first time the related advertisement appears. Total advertising costs from continuing operations were $34,918, $35,480, and $32,668 in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

        Operating Leases—We recognize rent expense for each lease on the straight-line basis, aggregating all future minimum rent payments including any predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals. Our liabilities include the aggregate difference between rent expense recorded on the straight-line basis and amounts paid under the leases.

        Development Costs—We pursue development opportunities for new gaming facilities in an ongoing effort to expand our business. In accordance with ASC Topic 720, Other Expenses ("ASC 720"), costs related to projects in the development stage are recorded as a development expense, except for those costs capitalized in accordance with the guidance of ASC 720. Previously capitalized development costs are expensed when the development is deemed less than probable. Total development costs expensed from continuing operations were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in corporate and development expenses.

        Pre-Opening Costs—We expense pre-opening costs as incurred. Pre-opening costs include payroll, outside services, advertising, insurance, utilities, travel and various other expenses related to new operations prior to opening.

        Income Taxes—We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and deferred income tax assets for the difference between the book basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. We have recorded valuation allowances related to net operating loss carry forwards and certain temporary differences. Recognizable future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance, unless such tax benefits are determined to be more likely than not realizable. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

        Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share—In accordance with the guidance of ASC 260, Earnings Per Share ("ASC 260"), basic earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution related to all potentially dilutive securities such as restricted stock units and stock options. Any potentially dilutive securities with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of our common stock during the periods presented are not considered when calculating diluted earnings per share calculations as they would be anti-dilutive.

        Stock Compensation—Our stock based compensation is accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). Stock compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in-substance, multiple awards.

        Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—We reserve for receivables that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts range from specific reserves to various percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered, as are customer relationships, in determining specific reserves.

    Recently Announced Accounting Standards—

        In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Update No. 2015-03, "Interest-Imputation of Interest". This update requires debt issuance costs to be presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability. The standard is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The standard requires application of the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. We currently have $19,075 of deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization, as of April 26, 2015, and are evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting standard update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

        In June 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-12, "Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period." This update requires awards with a performance target which affects vesting and could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition and should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the potential impact of the update on future grants under its stock-based compensation plans.

        In May 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which converges the FASB's and the International Accounting Standards Board's current standards on revenue recognition. The standard provides companies with a single model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue guidance. The proposed effective date for the standard was for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In April 2105, FASB proposed a deferral of the effective date for one year. Early adoption is not permitted. The standard permits companies to either apply the adoption to all periods presented, or

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

apply the requirements in the year of adoption through a cumulative adjustment. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting standard update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

3. Discontinued Operations

        The results of our discontinued operations are summarized as follows:

 
  Discontinued
Operations Fiscal
Year Ended
 
 
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Net revenues

  $ 29,158   $ 77,901  

Valuation charges

        (1,500 )

Pretax income from discontinued operations

    3,206     4,898  

Income tax provision from discontinued operations

    (1,226 )    

Income from discontinued operations

    1,980     4,898  

        Interest expense of $6 and $15 for the fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively, and interest income of $0 and $2 for fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively, has been allocated to discontinued operations. The interest expense is related to third-party debt at the respective entity.

        Davenport, Iowa—On December 4, 2013, we entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell substantially all of the assets and for the assumption of certain liabilities related to our casino located in Davenport, Iowa, ("Davenport"). We completed the sale on February 3, 2014 for net cash proceeds of $48,727. Including closing costs, we recorded a loss of $459 in discontinued operations. The results of our Davenport casino operations are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

        Biloxi, Mississippi—We completed the sale of our Biloxi property in fiscal 2012. During fiscal 2013, we recorded a $1,500 charge reflecting a credit against the purchase price to satisfy our obligation to repair the property after Hurricane Isaac, as required by the purchase agreement.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

4. Property and Equipment, Net

        Property and equipment, net consists of the following:

 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
 

Property and equipment:

             

Land and land improvements

  $ 195,808   $ 195,478  

Leasehold improvements

    145,402     144,667  

Buildings and improvements

    716,427     715,976  

Riverboats and floating pavilions

    104,980     102,839  

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

    521,727     523,646  

Construction in progress

    12,221     6,576  

Total property and equipment

    1,696,565     1,689,182  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    (784,529 )   (733,578 )

Property and equipment, net

  $ 912,036   $ 955,604  

        We recorded depreciation expense of $78,037, $79,700 and $70,326 for our continuing operations for the fiscal years ended 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

        A roll forward of goodwill is as follows:

Balance, April 28, 2013

  $ 280,803  

Davenport sale

    (38,008 )

Impairment charge

    (133,825 )

Balance, April 27, 2014 and April 26, 2015

  $ 108,970  

        Goodwill includes accumulated impairment losses of $213,125.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Continued)

        Other intangible assets consist of the following:

 
  April 26, 2015   April 27, 2014  
 
  Historical
Cost
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Accumulated
Impairment
  Net
Carrying
Amount
  Historical
Cost
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Impairment
Charge
  Net
Carrying
Amount
 

Indefinite-lived assets

                                                 

Gaming licenses

  $ 44,342   $   $   $ 44,342   $ 44,342   $   $   $ 44,342  

Trademarks

    7,149             7,149     7,149             7,149  

Intangible assets—subject to amortization

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Gaming licenses

    12,500     (347 )   (12,153 )       12,500     (347 )   (12,153 )    

Customer relationships

    6,700     (4,118 )       2,582     6,700     (3,280 )       3,420  

Customer lists

    15,393     (15,393 )           15,393     (15,393 )        

Tradename

    544     (544 )           544     (544 )        

Total

  $ 86,628   $ (20,402 ) $ (12,153 ) $ 54,073   $ 86,628   $ (19,564 ) $ (12,153 ) $ 54,911  

        Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of gaming licenses and trademarks for which it is reasonably assured that we will continue to renew indefinitely. Our other finite-lived intangible assets consist of customer relationships amortized over 8 years, customer lists amortized over 2 to 4 years, and a trade name amortized over 1.5 years. The weighted average remaining life of our customer relationships is approximately 3.1 years.

        We recorded amortization expense of $838, $1,185, and $838, for our intangible assets subject to amortization related to our continuing operations for the fiscal years ended 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

        Future amortization expense of our amortizable intangible assets is as follows:

2016

    838  

2017

    838  

2018

    838  

2019

    68  

Thereafter

     

Total

  $ 2,582  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

6. Valuation Charges

        We recorded valuation charges as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Property and equipment, net impairment charges

  $ 9,000   $ 16,122   $  

Intangible asset impairment charge

        12,153      

Goodwill impairment charges:

                   

Bettendorf

        60,000      

Lake Charles

        24,238      

Lula

        36,000     34,100  

Natchez

        8,587     16,000  

Vicksburg

        5,000      

Total goodwill impairment charges

        133,825     50,100  

Total impairment valuation charges

  $ 9,000   $ 162,100   $ 50,100  

        Other Long-Lived Assets—During fiscal 2015, we recorded impairment charges related to our Nemacolin property and equipment, net of $9,000 as a result of our impairment testing under ASC 360. The fair value used in our determination of the impairment charge considered market valuation and was the result of our current and future expected cash flows at the property.

        During fiscal 2014, we recorded impairment charges related to property and equipment, net of $14,200 and $1,922 at our Nemacolin and Natchez properties, respectively and $12,153 related to intangible assets at our Nemacolin property as a result of our impairment testing under ASC 360. The fair values used in our determination of the impairment charges considered the cost replacement value of the assets adjusted for an associated risk premium or economic obsolescence, and a market based valuation multiple method. The impairments were the result of our current and future expected cash flows at our properties.

        Goodwill—Our goodwill impairment charges were a result of expected decreases in future cash flows as a result of unfavorable economic conditions and the impact of changes by our competitors. Competitive changes included a proposed land-based casino replacing an existing riverboat casino competing with our Bettendorf property, new casinos competing with our Lake Charles and Natchez properties and expansions by casinos competing with our Lula property.

        The fair values used in our determination of the goodwill impairment charges considered discounted cash flows and market based multiple valuation methods.

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

6. Valuation Charges (Continued)

        The remaining goodwill balance by property as of April 26, 2015 is as follows:

 
  April 26,
2015
 

Bettendorf

  $ 5,713  

Black Hawk

    30,533  

Boonville

    2,599  

Kansas City

    7,182  

Lula

    6,581  

Marquette

    29,195  

Vicksburg

    27,167  

Total

  $ 108,970  

7. Long-Term Debt

        Long-term debt consists of the following:

 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
 

Senior Secured Credit Facility:

             

Revolving line of credit, expires April 19, 2018, interest payable at least quarterly at either LIBOR and/or prime plus a margin

  $ 75,000   $ 64,700  

5.875% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15, net

    502,987     350,000  

7.75% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15, net

    62,012     298,488  

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes, interest payable semi-annually June 15 and December 15

    350,000     350,000  

Other

    2,883     3,113  

    992,882     1,066,301  

Less current maturities

    170     230  

Long-term debt

  $ 992,712   $ 1,066,071  

        Senior Secured Credit Facility, as amended and restated—Our Senior Secured Credit Facility as amended and restated ("Credit Facility") consists of a $300,000 revolving line of credit. The Credit Facility is secured on a first priority basis by substantially all of our assets and guaranteed by all of our restricted subsidiaries.

        Our net revolving line of credit availability at April 26, 2015, as limited by our outstanding borrowings, was approximately $218,000, after consideration of $7,000 in outstanding letters of credit. We have an annual commitment fee related to the unused portion of the Credit Facility of up to 0.55% which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The weighted average effective interest rates of the Credit Facility for fiscal years 2015 and 2014 were 3.54% and 3.95%, respectively.

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        The Credit Facility includes a number of affirmative and negative covenants, as well as certain financial covenants including maintenance of a total leverage ratio, senior secured leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio. The Credit Facility also restricts our ability to make certain investments or distributions. We were in compliance with the covenants as of April 26, 2015.

        In fiscal 2015, we amended our Credit Facility to revise the definition of consolidated EBITDA to exclude the costs associated with the Colorado Referendum and certain severance expenses related to the corporate restructuring.

        In fiscal 2014, we amended our Credit Facility to modify our maximum allowed leverage and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants. This was accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-50, Debt Modifications and Extinguishments and we capitalized new deferred financing costs of $673.

        In fiscal 2013, we amended our Credit Facility and incurred non-cash charges, included in the statement of operations for the year ended April 28, 2013, of $2,236 related to the write-off of certain unamortized deferred financing costs. In addition, we capitalized new deferred financing costs of $6,288.

        5.875% Senior Notes—In March 2013, we issued $350,000 of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 ("5.875% Senior Notes"). The net proceeds were used to repay term loan borrowings under our Credit Facility. On April 14, 2015, we issued an additional $150,000 of 5.875% Senior Notes at a price of 102.0%, which have the same terms and are treated as the same class as the outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes (the "April 2015 issuance"), except that the April 2015 issuance is subject to transfer restrictions until we consummate the registered exchange offer. After deducting underwriting fees, the net proceeds of $151,500 from the April 2015 issuance were used to purchase a portion of the 7.75% Senior Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Tender Offer (as defined below). As a result of these issuances, we capitalized deferred financing costs of $2,536 in fiscal 2015 and $7,060 in fiscal 2013.

        The 5.875% Senior Notes are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by substantially all of our significant subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as described in Note 17. All of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by us. The 5.875% Senior Notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all of our senior secured indebtedness and senior to our senior subordinated indebtedness. The 5.875% Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at our option at any time on or after March 15, 2016, with call premiums as defined in the indenture governing the 5.875% Senior Notes.

        As required by the terms of a registration rights agreement related to the 5.875% Senior Notes issued in the April 2015 issuance, we filed a registration statement for an exchange offer of the April 2015 issuance of the 5.875% Senior Notes with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2015, which was declared effective May 21, 2015. The exchange offer is expected to expire on June 22, 2015.

        7.75% Senior Notes—In March 2011, we issued $300,000 of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2019 at a price of 99.264% ("7.75% Senior Notes"). On April 7, 2015, we launched a cash tender offer for any and all of our outstanding 7.75% Senior Notes (the "Tender Offer"). The Tender Offer expired on April 13, 2015. We accepted for purchase $237,832 of the outstanding 7.75% Senior Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Tender Offer and we funded the payments utilizing the net proceeds from the

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7. Long-Term Debt (Continued)

5.875% Senior Notes April 2015 issuance, additional borrowings under our Credit Facility and cash on hand. The aggregate amount paid of approximately $250,000, included tender offer consideration of $1.043 per $1.000 principal amount tendered, as well as accrued and unpaid interest on the 7.75% Senior Notes. As a result of the completed Tender Offer, we incurred expenses related to the write-off of deferred financing costs and the discount, tender fees and other related costs of $13,757, recorded as a loss on early extinguishment of debt in the consolidated statement of operations.

        On April 14, 2015 we issued an irrevocable notice of redemption of the remaining $62,168 of outstanding 7.75% Senior Notes at a redemption price of 103.875% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest at the redemption date in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 7.75% Senior Notes. On May 14, 2015, we completed the redemption for approximately $65,000, utilizing additional borrowings under our Credit Facility and cash on hand.

        As of April 26, 2015, the 7.75% Senior Notes are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by substantially all of our significant subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as described in Note 17. All of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by us. The 7.75% Senior Notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all of our senior secured indebtedness and senior to our senior subordinated indebtedness.

        8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes—On August 7, 2012, we completed the issuance and sale of $350,000 of 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 ("8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes"). We received net proceeds of $343,000 for this issuance after deducting underwriting fees. We repurchased and retired $357,275, of previously issued Senior Subordinated Notes with the proceeds from the issuance of the 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes and cash on hand. As a result of the issuance and retirement, we incurred expenses related to the write-off of deferred financing costs, issuance costs and other related fees of approximately $2,500, including $1,000 in non-cash charges, and capitalized deferred financing costs of $8,137 in fiscal 2013.

        The 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by substantially all of our significant subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as described in Note 17. All of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by us. The 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all of our senior indebtedness. The 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at our option at any time on or after June 15, 2016, with call premiums as defined in the indenture governing the 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes.

        The indentures governing the 5.875% Senior Notes, 7.75% Senior Notes and 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes limit, among other things, our ability and our restricted subsidiaries' ability to borrow money, make restricted payments, use assets as security in other transactions, enter into transactions with affiliates, pay dividends, or repurchase stock. The indentures also limit our ability to issue and sell capital stock of subsidiaries, sell assets in excess of specified amounts or merge with or into other companies.

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

7. Long-Term Debt (Continued)

        Future Principal Payments of Long-term Debt—The aggregate principal payments due on long-term debt as of April 26, 2015 over the next five years and thereafter, are as follows:

Fiscal Years Ending:

       

2016

  $ 170  

2017

    112  

2018

    137,284  

2019

    94  

2020

    102  

Thereafter

    852,289  

    990,051  

Debt premium and discount, net

    2,831  

  $ 992,882  

8. Other Long-Term Obligations

        Nemacolin Woodlands Resort—We entered into agreements with Nemacolin Woodland Resort ("Resort") in Pennsylvania to construct and manage a casino, which we opened in July 2013. Under terms of the agreements, the Resort has provided land, land improvements and a building for the casino property. The Company was deemed, for accounting purposes only, to be the owner of these assets provided by the Resort during the construction and casino operating periods due to our continuing involvement. Therefore, we are accounting for the transaction using the direct financing method. As of April 26, 2015, in accordance with ASC 840, we have recorded property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, of $5,904, and a liability of $6,100 in other long-term obligations related to the agreement.

        The other long-term obligations will be reflected in our consolidated balance sheets until completion of the management agreement, at which time the related fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation, will be removed from our consolidated financial statements and the net remaining obligation over the net carrying value of the associated fixed asset will be recognized as a gain (loss) on the sale of the facility.

        Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center—We entered into agreements with the City of Bettendorf, Iowa under which the City constructed a convention center which opened in January 2009, adjacent to our hotel. We lease, manage, and provide financial and operating support for the convention center. The Company was deemed, for accounting purposes only, to be the owner of the convention center during the construction period. Upon completion of the convention center we were precluded from accounting for the transaction as a sale and leaseback due to our continuing involvement. Therefore, we are accounting for the transaction using the direct financing method. As of April 26, 2015, we have recorded in other long-term obligations $16,111 related to our liability under ASC 840 related to the convention center. Under the terms of our agreements for the convention center, we have guaranteed certain obligations related to notes issued by the City of Bettendorf, Iowa for the convention center.

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

8. Other Long-Term Obligations (Continued)

        Subsequent Event—On May 4, 2015, we made a payment of approximately $9,400 related to the notes issued by the City per the terms of our agreement with borrowings from our Credit Facility. With this prepayment, we have fulfilled our financial obligation related to the Convention Center and have no future payments under this long-term obligation. The remaining balance of the long-term obligation will remain on our consolidated balance sheet until completion of the lease agreement, at which time the related fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation, and the net remaining obligation over the net carrying value of the associated fixed assets will be recognized as a gain on sale of the facility.

9. Income Taxes

        Income tax (provision) benefit from continuing operations consists of the following:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Current:

                   

Federal

  $   $   $  

State

    (167 )   7,352     (1,005 )

    (167 )   7,352     (1,005 )

Deferred:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Federal

    (3,219 )   10,116     (3,888 )

State

    2,275     1,026     (1,839 )

    (944 )   11,142     (5,727 )

Income tax (provision) benefit

  $ (1,111 ) $ 18,494   $ (6,732 )

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

9. Income Taxes (Continued)

        A reconciliation of income taxes from continuing operations at the statutory corporate federal tax rate of 35% to the income tax (provision) benefit reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations is as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Statutory tax (provision) benefit

  $ (2,201 ) $ 51,856   $ 16,007  

Effects of :

                   

State taxes

    3,589     10,396     (459 )

Reduction of unrecognized tax benefits

        5,010      

Other

                   

Lobbying & Referendum costs

    (2,018 )   (607 )   (752 )

Employment tax credits

    959     1,112     665  

Fines & Penalties

    (18 )   (26 )   (204 )

Meals & Entertainment

    (48 )   (62 )   (72 )

Various permanent differences

    (15 )   (16 )   (52 )

Interest

        (446 )   (161 )

Goodwill impairment

        (45,088 )   (17,535 )

Valuation allowance

    (919 )   (2,668 )   (3,985 )

Expiration of stock awards

    (611 )        

Other

    171     (967 )   (184 )

Income tax (provision) benefit

  $ (1,111 ) $ 18,494   $ (6,732 )

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

9. Income Taxes (Continued)

        Significant components of our domestic net deferred income tax asset (liability) are as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
 

Deferred tax liabilities:

             

Property and equipment

  $ (37,421 ) $ (46,867 )

Goodwill and intangibles

    (21,527 )   (16,810 )

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

    (14,613 )   (19,673 )

Other

    (347 )   64  

Total deferred tax liabilities

    (73,908 )   (83,286 )

Deferred tax assets:

             

Net operating losses

    62,672     72,878  

Employment tax credits

    22,378     22,043  

Accrued expenses

    8,383     8,415  

Alternative minimum tax credit

    2,481     1,338  

Other

    4,105     4,748  

Total deferred tax assets

    100,019     109,422  

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

    (58,819 )   (57,900 )

Net deferred tax asset

    41,200     51,522  

Net deferred tax liability

  $ (32,708 ) $ (31,764 )

        Deferred income tax assets represent amounts available to reduce income taxes payable on taxable income in future years. Such assets arise from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, as well as from temporary basis differences in assets and liabilities between financial reporting and tax.

        At April 26, 2015, we have federal net operating loss carryforwards of $105,540 for income tax purposes, with expiration dates from fiscal 2029 to 2035. Approximately $24,396 of these net operating losses are attributable to our Colorado subsidiaries and can only be used to offset income earned by these entities. The remaining federal net operating losses are subject to limitations under the internal revenue code and underlying treasury regulations, which may limit the amount ultimately utilized. We also have various state income tax net operating loss carryforwards totaling $408,362 with expiration dates from fiscal 2018 to 2035. This includes both consolidated and separate company net operating loss carryforwards. Our federal and state net operating loss carryforwards include adjustments of $13,398 and $13,550, respectively, for excess tax benefits from stock compensation deductions that have not yet been recognized for financial statement purposes. Equity will be increased if and when these deferred tax assets are realized. We also have federal general business and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $24,860 for income tax purposes, with expiration dates from fiscal 2022 to 2035. Deferred income taxes related to NOL carryforwards have been classified as current or noncurrent based on their expected utilization.

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9. Income Taxes (Continued)

April 26, 2015, we remain in a three-year cumulative loss, which is a significant piece of negative evidence. While it is primarily the result of intangible and fixed asset impairments, and not an indication of continuing operations, we are required to give objective historical evidence significantly more weight than subjective evidence, such as forecasts of future income. Based on this evidence, we concluded that a valuation allowance should continue to be booked against our federal and most of our state deferred tax assets as of April 26, 2015.

        During fiscal 2015, our Florida operations experienced their third consecutive year of substantive pretax income. After considering all of the positive and negative evidence, we concluded that our deferred income tax assets related to our Florida state operations are more likely than not to be realized. Accordingly, as of April 26, 2015, we released all of our valuation allowance against our net Florida deferred income tax assets, resulting in the $2,301 benefit in our provision for income taxes. All other state deferred tax assets have a valuation allowance as of April 26, 2015.

        A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of valuation allowance is as follows:

 
  Federal   State   Total  

Balance, April 28, 2013

  $ 42,691   $ 13,738   $ 56,429  

(Benefit) Provision

    (10,968 )   12,439     1,471  

Balance, April 27, 2014

  $ 31,723   $ 26,177   $ 57,900  

(Benefit) Provision

    (2,613 )   5,833     3,220  

Release of Valuation Allowance

        (2,301 )   (2,301 )

Balance, April 26, 2015

  $ 29,110   $ 29,709   $ 58,819  

        We allocated the income tax provision and valuation allowance between continuing operations and discontinued operations consistent with the provisions of ASC 740.

        This valuation allowance does not preclude us from utilizing the deferred tax assets in the future, nor does it reflect a change in our long-term outlook. If or when recognized, the tax benefits relating to any reversal of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets as of April 26, 2015 will be accounted for as a reduction of income tax expense. During fiscal 2015, an increase to the valuation allowance of $919 was recorded as an income tax expense, which was net of a reduction of $2,301 for the release of the valuation allowance related to the Florida state operations.

        We account for unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as follows:

 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Beginning balance

  $   $ 4,072   $ 4,072  

Impact of favorable court ruling

        (4,072 )    

Ending balance

  $   $   $ 4,072  

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9. Income Taxes (Continued)

        On February 13, 2014, the Supreme Court of Mississippi ruled in our favor with regard to positions taken on Mississippi income tax returns for fiscal years ending April 2002 through April 2008. As a result, we recognized a benefit of $4,072 related to principle and $4,025 related to interest. As of April 26, 2015, we do not have any uncertain tax positions.

        We recorded interest expense of $0, $390 and $466 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, prior to the favorable ruling. We accrued no penalties during fiscal 2015, 2014 or 2013. As of April 28, 2013, we had recognized a liability of $3,635 for interest and no amount for penalties.

        As of April 26, 2015, we were subject to U.S. federal income tax examination for fiscal years 2008 to 2014. We are also subject to state and local income tax examinations for various tax years in jurisdictions where we operate.

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

10. Earnings Per Share

        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Numerator:

                   

Income (loss) applicable to common shares:

                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders

  $ 5,177   $ (129,666 ) $ (52,467 )

Income from discontinued operations

        1,980     4,898  

Net income (loss) attributable to the common stockholders

  $ 5,177   $ (127,686 ) $ (47,569 )

Denominator:

                   

Denominator for basic income (loss) per share—weighted average shares

    39,955,735     39,731,766     39,340,325  

Effect of dilutive securities

                   

Employee stock options

    84,938          

Restricted stock units

    279,594          

Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share—adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions

    40,320,267     39,731,766     39,340,325  

Basic and Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders

                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.13   $ (3.26 ) $ (1.33 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

        0.05     0.12  

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

  $ 0.13   $ (3.21 ) $ (1.21 )

Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders

                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.13   $ (3.26 ) $ (1.33 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

        0.05     0.12  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $ 0.13   $ (3.21 ) $ (1.21 )

        Our basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Stock options representing 205,060 shares, which were anti-dilutive, were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2015.

        Due to the loss from continuing operations, stock options representing 52,501 shares, which were potentially dilutive and 753,860 stock options, which were anti-dilutive, were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2014. Restricted stock units representing 48,362 shares, which were potentially dilutive, and 1,254,413 restricted stock units whose

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minimum market performance conditions had not been achieved, were also excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2014.

        Due to the loss from continuing operations, stock options representing 25,367 shares, which were potentially dilutive and 904,660 stock options, which were anti-dilutive, were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2013. As the minimum market performance conditions related to our restricted stock units had not been achieved as of April 28, 2013, 1,714,286 units were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2013.

11. Stock Based Compensation

        Under our amended and restated Long Term Incentive Plan, we have issued restricted stock units, restricted stock and stock options.

        Restricted Stock Units—During fiscal 2013, we granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") containing market performance conditions which determined the ultimate amount of RSUs to be awarded. The market condition period ended on April 26, 2015 and a gross award of 1,532,417 shares was achieved. Per the terms of the agreement, the awards are issued net of taxes with 50% of the RSUs vesting on April 26, 2015 and the remaining 50% vesting on April 26, 2016. On April 26, 2015 459,473 net shares were issued for the first vested tranche. The fair value of these RSUs was initially determined utilizing a lattice pricing model which considers a range of assumptions including volatility and risk-free interest rates. The aggregate compensation cost related to these RSUs was $4,637 to be recognized over the vesting periods. As of April 26, 2015, our unrecognized compensation cost remaining on the second RSU tranche vesting April 26, 2016 was $578 and an estimated 465,679 shares will be issued net of taxes for the second tranche.

        Restricted Stock—We have issued shares of restricted common stock to employees and directors under our Long Term Incentive Plan. Restricted stock awarded to employees primarily vests one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date and for directors' vests one-half on the grant date and one-half on the first anniversary of the grant date. Our aggregate estimate of forfeitures for restricted stock for employees and directors is 11% and 9%, respectively.

        Stock Options—We have issued incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options which have a maximum term of 10 years and are, generally, exercisable in yearly installments of 20% commencing one year after the date of grant. There were no stock options granted in fiscal 2015, 2014 or 2013.

        Subsequent Event—Subsequent to our fiscal year ended April 26, 2015, we granted restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock options to certain employees under the Long-Term Incentive Plan. We issued 102,922 shares of restricted stock with a fair market value of $20.10 per share on the date of grant. We issued 104,982 restricted stock units with a fair market value of $14.89 per unit on the date of grant. The restricted stock and restricted stock units will vest and be converted to stock ratably over three years commencing on the one year anniversary of the grant date. We also issued 378,905 stock options which have a maximum term of seven years and are exercisable in yearly installments of 20% commencing one year after the grant date. The options have a per share grant date fair value of $5.764 utilizing the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. In addition, we granted performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs"), with a company performance condition which will determine the

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11. Stock Based Compensation (Continued)

number of shares which will ultimately vest, if any, up to 251,964 shares. Any shares earned will vest at the end of three years from the date of grant. Probability of meeting the performance condition will be assessed on a regular basis and compensation cost will be adjusted accordingly.

        Stock Compensation Expense—Total stock compensation expense from continuing operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $3,413, $4,399, and $5,058 for the fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. We recognize compensation expense for our stock-based awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award.

        Activity Under Our Share Based Plans—A summary of restricted stock and option activity for fiscal 2015 is presented below:

 
  Restricted
Stock
  Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 

Outstanding at April 27, 2014

    553,684   $ 7.33     957,860   $ 10.12  

Granted

    229,539     7.92          

Exercised

            (10,000 )   7.39  

Vested

    (427,233 )   7.58          

Forfeited and expired

    (30,916 )   6.86     (542,800 )   9.38  

Outstanding at April 26, 2015

    325,074   $ 7.28     405,060   $ 11.18  

As of April 26, 2015:

                         

Outstanding exercisable options

    n/a           405,060   $ 11.18  

Weighted average remaining contractual term

    0.7 years           3.0 years        

Aggregate intrinsic value:

                         

Outstanding exercisable

    n/a         $ 2,185        

Outstanding

  $ 4,858         $ 2,185        

Nonvested:

                         

Unrecognized compensation cost

  $ 784         $        

Weighted average remaining vesting period

    0.7 years           n/a        

        Additional information relating to our share based plans is as follows:

 
  April 26,
2015
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Restricted Stock:

                   

Fair value of restricted stock vested during the year

  $ 3,238   $ 3,660   $ 5,272  

Stock Options:

                   

Intrinsic value of stock options exercised

    57         41  

Proceeds from stock option exercises

    74         668  

        We have 1,779,225, shares available for future issuance under our equity compensation plan as of April 26, 2015, assuming 465,679 shares will be used with the second tranche of RSUs. Upon issuance of restricted shares, vesting of RSUs or exercise of stock options, shares may be issued from available treasury or common shares.

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11. Stock Based Compensation (Continued)

        Tax effect of Stock Based Compensation—Upon the exercise of stock options, vested restricted stock and vested RSUs, the tax benefit (provision) related to stock compensation, subject to certain limitations, is recognized as an addition to or deduction from additional paid-in capital. During fiscal year 2015, there was no impact to additional paid-in capital related to the vesting of restricted stock. At April 26, 2015, we have $5,421 of unrecognized tax benefits associated with stock exercises and restricted stock vesting due to our net operating loss position.

        Stock Repurchase—Our Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program, as amended, allowing up to 6,000,000 shares of our common stock to be repurchased. As of April 26, 2015, we have repurchased 4,895,792 shares of common stock, and retired 553,800 shares of common stock under this stock repurchase program. No shares were repurchased in fiscal years 2015, 2014 or 2013.

12. Deferred Compensation Plans

        2005 Deferred Compensation Plan—Our 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), as amended and restated, is an unfunded deferred compensation arrangement for the benefit of key management officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The terms of the Plan include the ability of the participants to defer, on a pre-tax basis, salary, and bonus payments in excess of the amount permitted under IRS Code Section 401(k). The terms also allow for a discretionary annual matching contribution by the Company. The Plan allows for the aggregation and investment of deferred amounts in notional investment alternatives, including units representing shares of our common stock. The liability related to the Plan as of April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014 was $3,953 and $3,765, respectively, and is included in long-term other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. For fiscal 2015, there was no discretionary matching contribution by the Company. For fiscal 2014 and 2013, expense from continuing operations for the Company's discretionary matching contribution related to the Plan was $79 and $100, respectively.

13. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

        For the fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, we made cash payments for interest, net of capitalized interest, of $81,023, $85,472 and $76,235, respectively. We received income tax refunds, net of payments, of $29 and $4,354 in fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively, and made income tax payments, net of refunds, of $3,293 for fiscal 2013.

        For fiscal 2015, the change in accrued purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable increased by $1,959 and decreased by $7,149 and $2,667 in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.

        For fiscal 2015, we capitalized interest of $22, primarily related to the hotel renovations at our Bettendorf property. For fiscal 2014 and 2013, we capitalized interest of $185 and $2,647, respectively, primarily related to construction of our casinos at the Nemacolin Woodland Resort in Pennsylvania and in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

14. Employee Benefit Plan

        401(k) Plan—We have a 401(k) plan covering substantially all of our employees who have completed 90 days of service. Expense for our contributions from continuing operations related to the 401(k) plan was $1,484, $1,450, and $1,443 in fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Our

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contribution is based on a percentage of employee contributions and may include an additional discretionary amount.

15. Interest Rate Derivatives

        We previously had interest rate derivative agreements in order to manage market risk on variable rate loans outstanding. We had an interest rate swap agreement with an aggregate notional value of $50,000 that matured in September 2013. The fair value of our interest rate swap contract as of April 28, 2013 was $794 and was included in accrued interest. We had entered into interest rate cap contracts, which matured in fiscal 2013.

        During fiscal 2010, our interest rate swaps no longer met the criteria for hedge effectiveness and changes in the fair value of the swaps since that date were recorded in derivative income in the consolidated statements of operations. The cumulative loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), through the date of ineffectiveness, was amortized into derivative expense over the remaining term of the individual interest rate swap agreements.

        The loss recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of our interest rate swap contracts is recorded net of deferred income tax benefits of $149 and $357, as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively.

        Derivative income related to the change in fair value of interest rate swap contracts is as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Derivative income

  $ 794   $ 1,699  

        Derivative expense realized associated with the amortization of cumulative loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for the interest rate swaps through the date of ineffectiveness is as follows:

 
  Fiscal Year Ended  
 
  April 27,
2014
  April 28,
2013
 

Accumulated OCI amortization

  $ 247   $ 594  

Change in deferred taxes

    149     357  

Derivative expense

    (396 )   (951 )

16. Fair Value

        ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820") establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach, and cost approach). The levels of hierarchy are described below:

        Level 1: Inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date.

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        Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices from identical or similar assets in inactive markets and observable inputs such as interest rate and yield curves.

        Level 3: Inputs that are not observable in the market and that include management's judgments about assumptions market participants would use.

        Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table sets forth the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the consolidated balance sheets at April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014:

 
  April 26, 2015  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Total  

Assets:

                   

Marketable securities

  $ 6,809   $ 12,708   $ 19,517  

Restricted cash and investments

    5,553     3,640     9,193  

 

 
  April 27, 2014  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Total  

Assets:

                   

Marketable securities

  $ 10,074   $ 17,215   $ 27,289  

Restricted cash and investments

    4,459     5,348     9,807  

        Marketable securities—The estimated fair values of our marketable securities are determined on an individual asset basis based upon quoted prices of identical assets available in active markets (Level 1), quoted prices of identical assets in inactive markets, or quoted prices for similar assets in active and inactive markets (Level 2), and represent the amounts we would expect to receive if we sold these marketable securities.

        Restricted cash and investments—The estimated fair values of our restricted cash and investments are based upon quoted prices available in active markets (Level 1), or quoted prices for similar assets in active and inactive markets (Level 2), and represent the amounts we would expect to receive if we sold our restricted cash and investments.

        There were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 investments.

        Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis—The following table sets forth the assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, by input level, in the consolidated balance sheets at April 26, 2015 as well as the valuation charge recorded during fiscal 2015 associated with each category:

 
  April 26, 2015  
 
  Level 3   Valuation
Charge
 

Property and equipment, net

  $ 15,848   $ 9,000  

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        Property and equipment, net—The market approach was used to value the property and equipment using various Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. Inputs included were future cash flow estimates, contractual transaction multiples, estimated replacement cost values, estimates for economic obsolescence and estimated risk premiums.

        See Note 2 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for further discussion over the model and inputs utilized.

        Other Financial Instruments—The estimated carrying amounts and fair values of our other financial instruments are as follows:

 
  April 26, 2015   April 27, 2014  
 
  Carrying
Amount
  Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
  Fair Value  

Financial liabilities:

                         

Revolving line of credit

  $ 75,000   $ 73,875   $ 64,700   $ 63,083  

5.875% Senior notes

    502,987     515,055     350,000     351,750  

7.75% Senior notes

    62,012     64,593     298,488     318,576  

8.875% Senior subordinated notes

    350,000     383,915     350,000     373,520  

Other long-term debt

    2,883     2,883     3,113     3,113  

Other long-term obligations

    22,211     22,211     22,391     22,391  

        The fair value of our long-term debt or other long-term obligations is estimated based on the quoted market price of the underlying debt issue (Level 1) or, when a quoted market price is not available, the discounted cash flow of future payments utilizing current rates available to us for debt of similar remaining maturities (Level 3). Debt obligations with a short remaining maturity have a carrying amount that approximates fair value.

17. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information

        Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis, the payment of all obligations under our 5.875% Senior Notes, 7.75% Senior Notes and 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes.

        The following wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company are guarantors, on a joint and several basis, under the 5.875% Senior Notes, 7.75% Senior Notes and 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes: Black Hawk Holdings, L.L.C.; CCSC/Blackhawk, Inc.; IC Holdings Colorado, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk Distribution Company, L.L.C.; IOC-Boonville, Inc.; IOC-Caruthersville, L.L.C.; IOC-Kansas City, Inc.; IOC-Lula, Inc.; IOC-Natchez, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk County, Inc.; IOC Holdings, L.L.C.; IOC-Vicksburg, Inc.; IOC-Vicksburg, LLC; Rainbow Casino- Vicksburg Partnership, L.P.; IOC Cape Girardeau, LLC; Isle of Capri Bettendorf, L.C; Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.; Isle of Capri Marquette, Inc.; PPI, Inc.; and St. Charles Gaming Company, L.L.C. Each of the subsidiaries' guarantees is joint and several with the guarantees of the other subsidiaries.

        During fiscal 2015, our wholly owned subsidiary, IOC-Davenport, Inc., changed designations from a Guarantor Subsidiary to a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary. All periods presented below reflect the operations of IOC-Davenport, Inc. as a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary.

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        Consolidating condensed balance sheets as of April 26, 2015 and April 27, 2014 are as follows:

 
  As of April 26, 2015  
Balance Sheet
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
(Parent
Obligor)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
and
Eliminating
Entries
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated
 

Current assets

  $ 14,582   $ 79,118   $ 26,157   $ (185 ) $ 119,672  

Intercompany receivables

    433,527             (433,527 )    

Investments in subsidiaries

    573,258     3,358         (576,616 )    

Property and equipment, net

    4,844     879,296     27,896         912,036  

Other assets

    32,217     150,917     22,123     (9,203 )   196,054  

Total assets

  $ 1,058,428   $ 1,112,689   $ 76,176   $ (1,019,531 ) $ 1,227,762  

Current liabilities

  $ 36,304   $ 71,723   $ 25,769   $ (185 ) $ 133,611  

Intercompany payables

        425,267     8,260     (433,527 )    

Long-term debt, less current maturities

    992,650         62         992,712  

Other accrued liabilities

    6,012     73,982     7,186     (9,203 )   77,977  

Stockholders' equity

    23,462     541,717     34,899     (576,616 )   23,462  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 1,058,428   $ 1,112,689   $ 76,176   $ (1,019,531 ) $ 1,227,762  

 

 
  As of April 27, 2014  
Balance Sheet
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
(Parent
Obligor)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
and
Eliminating
Entries
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated
 

Current assets

  $ 16,131   $ 80,263   $ 36,244   $ (199 ) $ 132,439  

Intercompany receivables

    530,886             (530,886 )    

Investments in subsidiaries

    535,662     3,358         (539,020 )    

Property and equipment, net

    6,693     907,175     41,736         955,604  

Other assets

    35,837     151,044     20,236     (5,086 )   202,031  

Total assets

  $ 1,125,209   $ 1,141,840   $ 98,216   $ (1,075,191 ) $ 1,290,074  

Current liabilities

  $ 33,447   $ 67,899   $ 26,716   $ (199 ) $ 127,863  

Intercompany payables

        513,979     16,907     (530,886 )    

Long-term debt, less current maturities

    1,065,913         158         1,066,071  

Other accrued liabilities

    6,465     68,002     7,375     (5,086 )   76,756  

Stockholders' equity

    19,384     491,960     47,060     (539,020 )   19,384  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 1,125,209   $ 1,141,840   $ 98,216   $ (1,075,191 ) $ 1,290,074  

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17. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Continued)

        Consolidating condensed statements of operations for the fiscal years ended April 26, 2015, April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 are as follows:

 
  For the Fiscal Year Ended April 26, 2015  
Statement of Operations
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
(Parent
Obligor)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
and
Eliminating
Entries
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

                               

Casino

  $   $ 1,013,470   $ 41,456   $   $ 1,054,926  

Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    91     167,233     12,942     (8,885 )   171,381  

Management fee revenue

    35,262             (35,262 )    

Gross revenues

    35,353     1,180,703     54,398     (44,147 )   1,226,307  

Less promotional allowances

        (219,292 )   (10,737 )       (230,029 )

Net revenues

    35,353     961,411     43,661     (44,147 )   996,278  

Operating expenses:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Casino

        154,282     6,769         161,051  

Gaming taxes

        249,560     15,967         265,527  

Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    33,520     335,292     18,091     (8,885 )   378,018  

Valuation charges

            9,000           9,000  

Management fee expense

        34,062     1,200     (35,262 )    

Depreciation and amortization

    1,991     71,420     5,464         78,875  

Total operating expenses

    35,511     844,616     56,491     (44,147 )   892,471  

Operating income (loss)

    (158 )   116,795     (12,830 )       103,807  

Interest expense, net

    (43,774 )   (37,866 )   (2,122 )       (83,762 )

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

    (13,757 )               (13,757 )

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

    40,815             (40,815 )    

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    (16,874 )   78,929     (14,952 )   (40,815 )   6,288  

Income tax (provision) benefit

    22,051     (29,415 )   6,253         (1,111 )

Income (loss) from continuining operations

    5,177     49,514     (8,699 )   (40,815 )   5,177  

Income (loss) of discontinued operations

                     

Net income (loss)

  $ 5,177   $ 49,514   $ (8,699 ) $ (40,815 ) $ 5,177  

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  For the Fiscal Year Ended April 27, 2014  
Statement of Operations
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
(Parent
Obligor)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
and
Eliminating
Entries
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

                               

Casino

  $   $ 977,551   $ 26,704   $   $ 1,004,255  

Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    688     164,014     12,237     (9,185 )   167,754  

Management fee revenue

    33,307             (33,307 )    

Gross revenues

    33,995     1,141,565     38,941     (42,492 )   1,172,009  

Less promotional allowances

        (211,253 )   (6,156 )       (217,409 )

Net revenues

    33,995     930,312     32,785     (42,492 )   954,600  

Operating expenses:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Casino

        152,271     5,748         158,019  

Gaming taxes

        241,233     10,668         251,901  

Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    31,737     334,775     21,263     (9,185 )   378,590  

Valuation charges

        135,747     26,353         162,100  

Litigation accrual reversals

    (1,979 )       (7,351 )       (9,330 )

Management fee expense

        32,499     808     (33,307 )    

Depreciation and amortization

    1,709     73,733     5,443         80,885  

Total operating expenses

    31,467     970,258     62,932     (42,492 )   1,022,165  

Operating income (loss)

    2,528     (39,946 )   (30,147 )       (67,565 )

Interest expense, net

    (45,829 )   (38,780 )   3,616         (80,993 )

Derivative income

    398                 398  

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

    (119,090 )           119,090      

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    (161,993 )   (78,726 )   (26,531 )   119,090     (148,160 )

Income tax (provision) benefit

    32,327     (22,018 )   8,185         18,494  

Income (loss) from continuining operations

    (129,666 )   (100,744 )   (18,346 )   119,090     (129,666 )

Income (loss) of discontinued operations

    1,980         916     (916 )   1,980  

Net income (loss)

  $ (127,686 ) $ (100,744 ) $ (17,430 ) $ 118,174   $ (127,686 )

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  For the Fiscal Year Ended April 28, 2013  
Statement of Operations
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
(Parent
Obligor)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
and
Eliminating
Entries
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated
 

Revenues:

                               

Casino

  $   $ 967,142   $   $   $ 967,142  

Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    735     159,412     8,978     (8,955 )   160,170  

Management fee revenue

    32,474             (32,474 )    

Gross revenues

    33,209     1,126,554     8,978     (41,429 )   1,127,312  

Less promotional allowances

        (203,907 )           (203,907 )

Net revenues

    33,209     922,647     8,978     (41,429 )   923,405  

Operating expenses:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Casino

        150,075             150,075  

Gaming taxes

        238,387             238,387  

Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other

    37,769     335,555     6,849     (8,955 )   371,218  

Valuation charges

        50,100             50,100  

Litigation accrual reversals

                     

Management fee expense

        32,474         (32,474 )    

Depreciation and amortization

    2,020     68,825     319         71,164  

Total operating expenses

    39,789     875,416     7,168     (41,429 )   880,944  

Operating income (loss)

    (6,580 )   47,231     1,810         42,461  

Interest expense, net

    (51,810 )   (34,613 )   (2,521 )       (88,944 )

Derivative income

    748                 748  

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

    (14,801 )           14,801      

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    (72,443 )   12,618     (711 )   14,801     (45,735 )

Income tax (provision) benefit

    19,976     (25,351 )   (1,357 )       (6,732 )

Income (loss) from continuining operations

    (52,467 )   (12,733 )   (2,068 )   14,801     (52,467 )

Income (loss) of discontinued operations

    4,898     2,271     111     (2,382 )   4,898  

Net income (loss)

  $ (47,569 ) $ (10,462 ) $ (1,957 ) $ 12,419   $ (47,569 )

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(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

17. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Continued)

        Consolidating condensed statements of cash flows for the fiscal years ended April 26, 2015, April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, are as follows:

 
  For the Fiscal Year Ended April 26, 2015  
 
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
(Parent
Obligor)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
and
Eliminating
Entries
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated
 

Statement of Cash Flows

                               

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ (14,187 ) $ 128,904   $ 10,851   $   $ 125,568  

Investing Activities:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Purchase of property and equipment

    (105 )   (41,017 )   (564 )       (41,686 )

Proceeds from sales of assets

        73             73  

Restricted cash and investments

            340         340  

Parent company investment in subsidiaries

    100,844             (100,844 )    

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    100,739     (40,944 )   (224 )   (100,844 )   (41,273 )

Financing Activities:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings

    153,000                 153,000  

Net borrowings on line of credit

    10,300                 10,300  

Principal repayments on long-term debt

    (237,899 )       (162 )       (238,061 )

Premium payments on long-term debt

    (10,465 )               (10,465 )

Payment of deferred financing costs

    (2,536 )               (2,536 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    74                 74  

Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties

        (88,714 )   (12,130 )   100,844      

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (87,526 )   (88,714 )   (12,292 )   100,844     (87,688 )

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   
(974

)
 
(754

)
 
(1,665

)
 
   
(3,393

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    6,051     53,787     9,992         69,830  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

  $ 5,077   $ 53,033   $ 8,327   $   $ 66,437  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

17. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Continued)


 
  For the Fiscal Year Ended April 27, 2014  
 
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
(Parent
Obligor)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
and
Eliminating
Entries
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated
 

Statement of Cash Flows

                               

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ 5,431   $ 103,025   $ (21,707 ) $   $ 86,749  

Investing Activities:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Purchase of property and equipment

    (580 )   (19,063 )   (18,506 )       (38,149 )

Proceeds from sales of assets

        32     49,849         49,881  

Payments towards gaming license

            (7,500 )       (7,500 )

Restricted cash and investments

            1,879         1,879  

Parent company investment in subsidiaries

    85,222             (85,222 )    

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    84,642     (19,031 )   25,722     (85,222 )   6,111  

Financing Activities:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Net repayments on line of credit

    (90,200 )               (90,200 )

Principal payments on debt

    (63 )       (563 )       (626 )

Payments of deferred financing costs

    (673 )               (673 )

Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties

        (84,819 )   (403 )   85,222      

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (90,936 )   (84,819 )   (966 )   85,222     (91,499 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   
(863

)
 
(825

)
 
3,049
   
   
1,361
 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    6,914     54,612     6,943         68,469  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

  $ 6,051   $ 53,787   $ 9,992   $   $ 69,830  

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

17. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Continued)


 
  For Fiscal Year Ended April 28, 2013  
 
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
(Parent
Obligor)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
and
Eliminating
Entries
  Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated
 

Statement of Cash Flows

                               

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ (48,218 ) $ 160,070   $ 4,190   $   $ 116,042  

Investing Activities:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Purchases of property and equipment

    (598 )   (126,994 )   (25,653 )       (153,245 )

Proceeds from asset sales, net

        33,253             33,253  

Payments towards gaming license

            (5,000 )       (5,000 )

Restricted cash and investments

    500     1,085     (42 )       1,543  

Parent company investment in subsidiaries

    34,072             (34,072 )    

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    33,974     (92,656 )   (30,695 )   (34,072 )   (123,449 )

Financing Activities:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt

    700,000                 700,000  

Net borrowings on line of credit

    154,900                 154,900  

Principal payments on debt

    (852,289 )   (42 )   (336 )       (852,667 )

Payments of deferred financing costs

    (21,486 )               (21,486 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    668                 668  

Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties

        (60,751 )   26,679     34,072      

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (18,207 )   (60,793 )   26,343     34,072     (18,585 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   
(32,451

)
 
6,621
   
(162

)
 
   
(25,992

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    39,365     47,991     7,105         94,461  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

  $ 6,914   $ 54,612   $ 6,943   $   $ 68,469  

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

18. Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)

        Our selected quarterly financial information includes new casino operations in Nemacolin opening July 1, 2013 and includes reclassifications for amounts shown in our previously filed reports on Forms 10-Q to reflect the discontinued operations presentation for our Davenport, Iowa property which was classified as discontinued operations during the quarter ended January 26, 2014.

 
  Fiscal Quarters Ended  
 
  July 27,
2014
  October 26,
2014
  January 25,
2015
  April 26,
2015
 

Net revenues

  $ 241,649   $ 238,917   $ 241,064   $ 274,648  

Operating income

    19,908     21,025     27,042     35,832  

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    (2,317 )   (1,021 )   5,423     3,092  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

                 

Net income (loss)

    (2,317 )   (1,021 )   5,423     3,092  

Earnings (loss) per common share basic:

                         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ (0.06 ) $ (0.03 ) $ 0.14   $ 0.08  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

                 

Net income (loss)

  $ (0.06 ) $ (0.03 ) $ 0.14   $ 0.08  

Earnings (loss) per common share diluted:

                         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ (0.06 ) $ (0.03 ) $ 0.13   $ 0.08  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

                 

Net income (loss)

  $ (0.06 ) $ (0.03 ) $ 0.13   $ 0.08  

Weighted average basic shares

    39,827,889     39,932,856     40,028,776     40,033,404  

Weighted average dilutive shares

    39,827,889     39,932,856     40,336,663     41,020,503  

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

18. Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) (Continued)


 
  Fiscal Quarters Ended  
 
  July 28,
2013
  October 27,
2013
  January 26,
2014
  April 27,
2014
 

Net revenues

  $ 238,013   $ 231,621   $ 224,190   $ 260,776  

Operating income (loss)

    18,097     22,611     17,947     (126,220 )

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    (5,648 )   6,311     9,391     (139,720 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    786     1,726     1,266     (1,798 )

Net income (loss)

    (4,862 )   8,037     10,657     (141,518 )

Earnings (loss) per common share basic:

                         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ (0.14 ) $ 0.16   $ 0.24   $ (3.51 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    0.02     0.04     0.03     (0.04 )

Net income (loss)

  $ (0.12 ) $ 0.20   $ 0.27   $ (3.55 )

Earnings (loss) per common share diluted:

                         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ (0.14 ) $ 0.16   $ 0.24   $ (3.51 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    0.02     0.04     0.03     (0.04 )

Net income (loss)

  $ (0.12 ) $ 0.20   $ 0.27   $ (3.55 )

Weighted average basic shares

    39,582,928     39,686,217     39,828,740     39,829,177  

Weighted average dilutive shares

    39,582,928     39,731,193     39,911,715     39,829,177  

        A summary of certain revenues and expenses from our continuing operations impacting our quarterly financial results is as follows:

    (1)
    During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we incurred $1,013 of expense related to opposing the proposed Colorado gaming expansion referendum and $2,259 of severance expense related to restructuring at the corporate office.

    (2)
    During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we incurred $3,044 of expense related to opposing the proposed Colorado gaming expansion referendum and recorded a favorable property tax settlement related to our Waterloo property of $1,225.

    (3)
    During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we recorded impairment charges of $9,000 related to our long-lived assets at Nemacolin and $13,757 of loss on early extinguishment of debt.

    (4)
    During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded litigation accrual recoveries of $7,351 in operating income and a reduction to interest expense of $7,379 related to the favorable outcome of our Greece gaming license legal proceedings.

    (5)
    During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded litigation accrual recoveries of $1,979 in operating income and a reduction to interest expense of $244 related to the favorable outcome of our Silver Land legal proceedings.

    (6)
    During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $133,825. The charges consisted of $60,000 at our Bettendorf property, $24,238 at our Lake

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

18. Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) (Continued)

      Charles property, $36,000 at our Lula property, $8,587 at our Natchez property, and $5,000 at our Vicksburg property. We also recorded impairment charges of $28,275 related to the long-lived assets at our Nemacolin and Natchez properties.

19. Commitments and Contingencies

        Operating Leases—The Company leases real estate and various equipment under operating lease agreements. Future minimum payments over the lease term of non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms of one year or more consisted of the following at April 26, 2015:

Fiscal Years Ending:
   
 

2016

    11,508  

2017

    11,023  

2018

    10,751  

2019

    10,692  

2020

    8,123  

Therafter

    144,348  

Total minimum lease payments

  $ 196,445  

        Rent expense related to continuing operations was $26,376, $27,721, and $27,363, in fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Such amounts include contingent rentals of $3,012, $2,926, and $3,315 in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Contingent rent is based upon casino revenues or other metrics as defined in our lease agreements. Certain of our leases are subject to renewals and may contain escalation clauses.

        Legal and Regulatory Proceedings—In October 2012, we opened our new casino in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A subcontractor filed a mechanics' lien against our property resulting from a dispute between the subcontractor and our general contractor for the construction project. We demanded the general contractor cause the lien to be bonded against or satisfied, however the general contractor refused to do so and asserted that a portion of the subcontractor's claim resulted from additional work directly requested by us. In October 2013, the subcontractor filed suit against our wholly-owned subsidiary IOC-Cape Girardeau, LLC, the general contractor and two other defendants alleging various contract and equitable claims and is seeking damages of approximately $3,800. In August 2014, we filed a cross claim against the general contractor alleging breach of contract and various indemnity claims. The outcome of this matter is still in doubt and cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty. In the event that we incur any costs in connection with this matter, we do not believe that any such costs would be material, and if incurred, the settlement of construction costs would be capitalized.

        We and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi—Vicksburg, have been defendants in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Adams County, Mississippi by Silver Land, Inc., alleging breach of contract in connection with our 2006 sale of casino operations in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The court originally ruled in favor of Silver Land and awarded damages of $1,979, which we accrued. We appealed the decision and in June 2013 the court of appeals reversed the trial court and ruled in our favor. Silver Land filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in November 2013 requesting review by the Mississippi Supreme Court. On February 20, 2014, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

19. Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

Silver Land's request, which effectively disposed of the matter in its entirety. As a result, during the three and nine months ended January 26, 2014, we reversed a litigation accrual of $2,223, of which $1,979 was recorded as a reduction to operating expenses and $244 was recorded as a reduction to interest expense.

        Our wholly owned subsidiary, Lady Luck Gaming Corporation, and several joint venture partners have been defendants in the Greek Civil Courts and the Greek Administrative Courts in similar lawsuits brought by the country of Greece. The actions alleged that the defendants failed to make specified payments in connection with the gaming license bid process for Patras, Greece. In the Civil Court lawsuit, the Civil Court of First Instance ruled in our favor and dismissed the lawsuit in 2001. The lawsuits continued through the appeals process and in October 2013, the Supreme Administrative Court rejected both lawsuits in a final and irrevocable decision which disposed of this matter completely. As a result, during the nine months ended January 26, 2014, we reversed a litigation accrual of $14,730, of which $7,351 was recorded as a reduction to operating expenses and $7,379 was recorded as a reduction to interest expense.

        We are subject to certain federal, state and local environmental protection, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to businesses generally, and are subject to cleanup requirements at certain of our facilities as a result thereof. We have not made, and do not anticipate making material expenditures, nor do we anticipate incurring delays with respect to environmental remediation or protection. However, in part because our present and future development sites have, in some cases, been used as manufacturing facilities or other facilities that generate materials that are required to be remediated under environmental laws and regulations, there can be no guarantee that additional pre-existing conditions will not be discovered and we will not experience material liabilities or delays.

        We are subject to various contingencies and litigation matters and have a number of unresolved claims. Although the ultimate liability of these contingencies, this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, we believe they will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        On February 1, 2013, we signed an agreement with Tower Investments, Inc. to manage The Provence, the resort and casino on North Broad Street, Philadelphia, proposed by Tower Entertainment, LLC (the "Tower JV"), if the project was selected by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The agreement included a commitment for a loan that was secured by a stand by letter of credit of $25,000, which could only be drawn upon if the Tower JV was awarded the license. In November 2014, the license was awarded to another applicant and we cancelled the letter of credit. In December 2014, we terminated all of our agreements with Tower Investments, Inc.

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SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In thousands)

Accounts Receivable Reserve  
Period
  Balance at
Beginning of
Year
  Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
  Deductions from
Reserves
  Balance at End
of Year
 

Year Ended April 26, 2015

  $ 2,120   $ 79   $ (604 ) $ 1,595  

Year Ended April 27, 2014

  $ 2,086   $ 388   $ (354 ) $ 2,120  

Year Ended April 28, 2013

    2,502     522     (938 )   2,086  

 

Other Receivables Reserve  
Period
  Balance at
Beginning of
Year
  Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
  Deductions from
Reserves
  Balance at End
of Year
 

Year Ended April 26, 2015

  $ 1,882   $   $   $ 1,882  

Year Ended April 27, 2014

    1,882             1,882  

Year Ended April 28, 2013

    1,882             1,882  

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ITEM 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

        None.

ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures—Based on their evaluation as of April 26, 2015, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in this Annual Report was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and instructions for Form 10-K.

        Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting—Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of April 26, 2015. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013 Framework). Our management has concluded that, as of April 26, 2015, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on these criteria. Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, who audited and reported on the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as stated in their report which is included in Item 8.

        Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting—There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended April 26, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.

        Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls—Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected.

ITEM 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION

        None.

PART III

ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

        This item has been omitted from this report and is incorporated by reference to Isle of Capri's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

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ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        This item has been omitted from this report and is incorporated by reference to Isle of Capri's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

        The information required by this item relating to security ownership of management has been omitted from this report and is incorporated by reference to Isle of Capri's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

        Equity Compensation Plans.    The following table provides information about securities authorized for issuance under our 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan for fiscal 2015.

 
  (a)   (b)   (c)  
Plan category
  Number of securities
to be issued
upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
  Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
  Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding
securities reflected
in column (a))
 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)

    870,739   $ 11.18     1,779,225  

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

             

Total

    870,739   $ 11.18     1,779,225  

(1)
As of April 26, 2015, we had 465,679 performance-based restricted stock units outstanding, net of estimated taxes withheld, that do not have an exercise price; therefore the weighted-average per share exercise price only relates to outstanding stock options. The amount included in the securities outstanding above for performance-based restricted share units reflects an estimate of shares withheld for tax purposes.

ITEM 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

        This item has been omitted from this report and is incorporated by reference to Isle of Capri's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

        This item has been omitted from this report and is incorporated by reference to Isle of Capri's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

PART IV

ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

        The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-K.

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    (a)
    Consolidated financial statements filed as part of this report are listed under Part II, Item 8.

    (b)
    The exhibits listed on the "Index to Exhibits" are filed with this report or incorporated by reference as set forth below.

        All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or not required, or because the required information is included in the consolidated financial statement or notes thereto.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

    ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

Dated: June 17, 2015

 

/s/ VIRGINIA M. MCDOWELL

Virginia M. McDowell,
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Dated: June 17, 2015   /s/ VIRGINIA M. MCDOWELL

Virginia M. McDowell,
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

Dated: June 17, 2015

 

/s/ ERIC L. HAUSLER

Eric L. Hausler,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Dated: June 17, 2015

 

/s/ ROBERT S. GOLDSTEIN

Robert S. Goldstein,
Chairman of the Board

Dated: June 17, 2015

 

/s/ ALAN J. GLAZER

Alan J. Glazer,
Lead Director

Dated: June 17, 2015

 

/s/ BONNIE BIUMI

Bonnie Biumi,
Director

Dated: June 17, 2015

 

/s/ JEFFREY D. GOLDSTEIN

Jeffrey D. Goldstein,
Director

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Dated: June 17, 2015   /s/ RICHARD A. GOLDSTEIN

Richard A. Goldstein,
Director

Dated: June 17, 2015

 

/s/ GREGORY J. KOZICZ

Gregory J. Kozicz,
Director

Dated: June 17, 2015

 

/s/ LEE S. WIELANSKY

Lee S. Wielansky,
Director

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  DESCRIPTION
  2.1   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 4, 2013, by and among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., IOC Davenport, Inc., Scott County Casino, LLC and Kehl Development Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 4, 2013)

 

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 16, 2011)

 

3.2

 

Bylaws, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 25, 2010)

 

4.1

 

Indenture, dated as of March 7, 2011, among the Company, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2011)

 

4.2

 

Indenture, dated as of August 7, 2012, among the Company, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 9, 2012)

 

4.3

 

Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2013, among the Company, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2013)

 

4.4

 

Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2013, among the Company, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2013)

 

4.5

 

Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2013, among the Company, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2013)

 

4.6

 

Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2013, among the Company, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2013)

 

4.7

 

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 14, 2015, among the Company, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 14, 2015)

 

4.8

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 14, 2015, among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities,  Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 14, 2015)

 

10.1

 

Agreement, dated January 19, 2011, by and among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., and Mr. Jeffrey D. Goldstein, Mr. Robert S. Goldstein, Richard A. Goldstein and GFIL Holdings, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-k filed on January 19, 2011)

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  10.2   Amendment Number One to Governance Agreement, dated February 23, 2011, by and among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., GFIL Holdings, LLC, Jeffrey D. Goldstein, Robert S. Goldstein and Richard A. Goldstein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 28, 2011)

 

10.3


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2012)

 

10.4


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Corporate Level Incentive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on December 3, 2010)

 

10.5


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Deferred Bonus Plan (Incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement filed on August 15, 2000)

 

10.6


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Deferred Bonus Plan Code Section 409A Compliance Amendment (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 25, 2009)

 

10.7


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.'s Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 25, 2009)

 

10.8


Isle of Capri Casino, Inc. Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan Adoption Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 25, 2009)

 

10.9


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.'s 2005 Non-employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Quarterly Report Form 10-Q filed on March 1, 2005)

 

10.10


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Non-employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 25, 2009)

 

10.11


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 25, 2009)

 

10.12


Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated January 18, 2011, between Virginia M. McDowell and Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 18, 2011)

 

10.13


Employment Agreement dated as of December 3, 2007, between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Dale R. Black (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2007)

 

10.14


Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated January 18, 2011, between James B. Perry and Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 18, 2011)

 

10.15


Employment Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2008, between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Edmund L. Quatmann, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

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  10.16 First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2014, between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Edmund L. Quatmann, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 23, 2014)

 

10.17


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Employment Agreement Compliance Addendum—Dale R. Black (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on March 6, 2009)

 

10.18


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Employment Agreement Compliance Addendum—Edmund L. Quatmann, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on March 6, 2009)

 

10.19


Employment Agreement dated as of August 6, 2009, between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Eric Hausler (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on June 8, 2010)

 

10.20


First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated August 11, 2014, between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Eric L. Hausler (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 29, 2014)

 

10.21


First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2011, between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Arnold Block (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 29, 2011)

 

10.22


Employment Agreement, dated as of January 7, 2013, between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and John Wilson (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 20, 2013)

 

10.23


Form Employment Agreement for Senior Vice Presidents of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 2, 2013)

 

10.24


Form Stock Option Award Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.25


Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 25, 2009)

 

10.26


Form of Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 14, 2012)

 

10.27

†*

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement

 

10.28

†*

Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement

 

10.29

†*

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

 

10.30

 

Credit Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2007 among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the Lenders listed herein, Credit Suisse, Cayman Island Branch, as administrative agent, issuing bank and swing line lender, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, as lead arranger and bookrunner, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and CIBC World Markets Corp., as co-syndication agents and U.S. Bank, N.A. and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 31, 2007)

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  DESCRIPTION
  10.31   Security Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2007, among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., its material subsidiaries party thereto, and Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch, as Administrative Agent for and representative of the financial institutions party to the Credit Agreement and any Hedge Providers (as defined therein) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 31, 2007)

 

10.32

 

First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 17, 2010, among the Company, as borrower, the financial institutions listed therein, as lenders, Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as administrative agent and the other agents referred to therein among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the Lenders listed therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 29, 2010)

 

10.33

 

Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March, 25, 2011, among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., as borrower, certain subsidiaries of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the financial institutions listed therein, as lenders, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (as successor to Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch (f/k/a Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch)), and the other agents referred to therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 31, 2011)

 

10.34

 

Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of November 21, 2012, among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., as borrower, certain subsidiaries of isle of Capri casinos, Inc., the financial institutions listed therein, as lenders, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (as successor to Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch (f/k/a Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch)), and the other agents referred to therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 27, 2012)

 

10.35

 

Fourth Amendment Documents to Credit Agreement and Amendments to Loan Documents, dated as of April 19, 2013 among the Company, the financial institutions listed therein as Lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor to Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch (f/k/a Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch)), as administrative agent to the Lenders, Issuing Bank and Swing Line Lender (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2013)

 

10.36

 

Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2013, among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., as borrower, certain subsidiaries of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the financial institutions listed therein, as lenders, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the other agents referred to therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2013)

 

10.37

 

Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 29, 2014, among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., as borrower, certain subsidiaries of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the financial institutions listed therein, as Lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as one of the Requisite Lenders, Issuing Bank, Swing Line Lender and as the administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on December 4, 2014)

 

10.38

 

Amended and Restated Lease, dated as of April 19, 1999, among Port Resources, Inc. and CRU, Inc., as landlords and St. Charles Gaming Company, Inc., as tenant (St. Charles) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 02, 1999)

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  10.39   Lease of property in Coahoma, Mississippi dated as of November 16, 1993 by and among Roger Allen Johnson, Jr., Charles Bryant Johnson and Magnolia Lady, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed June 19, 2002)

 

10.40

 

Addendum to Lease dated as of June 22, 1994 by and among Roger Allen Johnson, Jr., Charles Bryant Johnson and Magnolia Lady, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 28, 2000)

 

10.41

 

Second addendum to Lease dated as of October 17, 1995 by and among Roger Allen Johnson, Jr., Charles Bryant Johnson and Magnolia Lady, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 28, 2000)

 

10.42

 

Master Lease between The City of Boonville, Missouri and IOC-Boonville, Inc. formally known as Davis Gaming Boonville, Inc. dated as of July 18, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.43

 

Amendment to Master Lease between The City of Boonville, Missouri and IOC-Boonville, Inc. formally known as Davis Gaming Boonville, Inc. dated as of April 19, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.44

 

Second Amendment to Master Lease between The City of Boonville, Missouri and IOC-Boonville, Inc. formerly known as Davis Gaming Boonville, Inc. dated as of September 17, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.45

 

Third Amendment to Master Lease between The City of Boonville, Missouri and IOC-Boonville, Inc. formerly known as Gold River's Boonville Resort, Inc. and Davis Gaming Boonville, Inc. dated as of November 19, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.46

 

Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri and Tenant dated as of August 21, 1995 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed June 25, 2009)

 

10.47

 

First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri and Tenant dated as of October 31, 1995 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed June 25, 2009)

 

10.48

 

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri and Tenant dated as of June 10, 1996. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed June 25, 2009)

 

10.49

 

Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Lease Agreement) between Flamingo Hilton Riverboat Casino, LP, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and IOC-Kansas City, Inc. dated as of June 6, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.50

 

Lease and Agreement-Spring 1995 between Andrianakos Limited Liability Company and Isle of Capri Black Hawk, LLC. dated as of August 15, 1995. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.51

 

Addendum to the Lease and Agreement-Spring 1995 between Andrianakos Limited Liability Company and Isle of Capri Black Hawk, LLC. dated as of April 4, 1996. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

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  10.52   Second Addendum to the Lease and Agreement-Spring 1995 between Andrianakos Limited Liability Company and Isle of Capri Black Hawk, LLC. dated as of March 21, 2003.(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.53

 

Third Addendum to the Lease and Agreement-Spring 1995 between Andrianakos Limited Liability Company and Isle of Capri Black Hawk, LLC. dated as of April 22, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 11, 2008)

 

10.54

 

Fourth Addendum to the Lease and Agreement-Spring 1995 between Andrinakos Limited Liability Company and Isle of Capri Black Hawk, LLC. Dated as of December 11, 2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 23, 2014)

 

10.55

 

Development Agreement by and between IOC-Cape Girardeau, LLC and the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri dated as of October 4, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on December 3, 2010)

 

10.56

 

Amended and Restated Operator's Contract by and between Black Hawk County Gaming Association and IOC Black Hawk County, Inc. dated as of November 9, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 23, 2014)

 

10.57

 

Management Agreement by and between Gamblers Supply Management Company and the Marquette Gaming Corporation dated as of June 10, 1994. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 23, 2014)

 

10.58

 

Operator's Contract by and between the Riverbend Regional Authority, Green Bridge Company, Bettendorf Riverfront Development Company, L.C., Lady Luck Gaming Corporation and Lady Luck Bettendorf, L.C., dated as of August 11, 1994. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 23, 2014)

 

10.59

 

Amendment to Operator's Contract by and among Green Bridge Company, Bettendorf Riverfront Development Company, L.C., Lady Luck Gaming Corporation, Lady Luck Bettendorf, L.C. and Riverbend Regional Authority, dated as of August 27, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 23, 2014)

 

10.60

 

Second Amendment to Operator's Contract by and between Isle of Capri Bettendorf, L.C. and Scott County Regional Authority dated as of June 30, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 23, 2014)

 

10.61

 

Third Amendment to Operator's Contract by and between Isle of Capri Bettendorf, L.C. and Scott County Regional Authority dated as of October 30, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 23, 2014)

 

10.62

*

Fourth Amendment to Operator's Contract by and between Isle of Capri Bettendorf, L.C. and Scott County Regional Authority dated as of March 11, 2015.

 

21.1

*

Significant Subsidiaries of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.

 

23.1

*

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

 

31.1

*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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  31.2 * Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

32.1

*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 

32.2

*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 

99.1

*

Description of Governmental Regulation.

 

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*

The following financial statements and notes from the Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 26, 2015, filed on June 17, 2015, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

*
Filed herewith.

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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