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Dec 31, 2019
Full House Resorts Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Full House Resorts experienced a revenue decrease and a net loss due to casino downtime and increased marketing expenses.
Key Takeaways
Full House Resorts reported a decrease in net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019, from $40.7 million to $39.0 million. The company experienced a net loss of $4.1 million, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.3 million versus $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Net revenues decreased by 4.1% to $39.0 million compared to $40.7 million in the prior-year period.
Net loss was $4.1 million, or $(0.15) per diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million, or $(0.07) per diluted common share, in the prior-year period.
Adjusted EBITDA was $2.3 million versus $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
One of the company’s three permitted mobile “skins” commenced operations in Indiana on December 30, 2019.
Full House Resorts
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Forward Guidance
Full House Resorts expects annual revenue guarantees for two other permitted sports wagering ‘skins’ to commence operations in Indiana in the second quarter of 2020 and the launch of sports wagering in Colorado in mid-2020. When all of the company's sports wagering ‘skins’ in both Indiana and Colorado have commenced operations, sports wagering revenue guarantees should total at least $7.0 million per year.
Positive Outlook
- Annual revenue guarantees for two other permitted sports wagering ‘skins’ to commence operations in Indiana in the second quarter of 2020
- The State of Colorado continues to progress swiftly with their pending launch of sports betting.
- Sports wagering contracts have ten-year minimum terms.
- Sports wagering agreements are transformational for the company.
- Company advanced its proposal for a new gaming resort destination in Waukegan, Illinois
Challenges Ahead
- Net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 decreased 4.1% to $39.0 million from $40.7 million in the prior-year period.
- Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $4.1 million, or $(0.15) per diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million, or $(0.07) per diluted common share, in the prior-year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA in the 2019 fourth quarter was $2.3 million versus $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, reflecting casino downtime during the installation of new slot systems at Bronco Billy’s and Rising Star, as well as a temporary increase in marketing expenses at Rising Star.
- Northern Nevada operations were affected by adverse hold in the fourth quarter, as well as a temporary decline in visitor activity at the nearby Naval base.
- Efforts to upgrade Bronco Billy’s and Rising Star properties temporarily affected results due to downtime during the installation of new slot systems.