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Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERI) (“Eldorado” or the “Company”) announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.

Third Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights

• On September 19, 2014, the Company successfully completed its merger with MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (“MTR”). With the completion of the merger, Eldorado owns and operates six properties across Nevada, Ohio, West Virginia, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania with a combined total of approximately 3,300 hotel rooms, 280 table games, 30 restaurants, and 10,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals.
• Net operating revenues for Eldorado for the third quarter 2014 were $78.9 million, an increase of 24% from the prior-year period, and Adjusted EBITDA was $11.3 million, an increase of 6% from the prior-year period. Net operating revenue and Adjusted EBITDA include 12 days of operations from MTR. Adjusted EBITDA is not a generally accepted accounting principle (“GAAP”) measurement and is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because the Company believes that it is a widely used measure of operating performance in the gaming industry. Adjusted EBITDA is further defined under the caption “Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures” below.

• The combined net operating revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for Eldorado for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014 would have been $191.1 million and $32.6 million, respectively.
• Net loss for Eldorado for the third quarter of 2014 was $4.1 million versus net income of $3.2 million in the prior-year period. Net loss in the third quarter of 2014 included $4.5 million in acquisition charges, while net income in the third quarter of 2013 included $1.4 million in acquisition charges.

“The combination of Eldorado and MTR has created a powerful new regional gaming operator with geographically diversified gaming assets and a stronger balance sheet,” said Gary Carano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eldorado. “The integration of the Eldorado and MTR teams has gone smoothly over the last seven weeks, which is a testament to the commitment and teamwork of all of our team members. The new Eldorado retains the values that made us so successful – namely, providing a premier guest experience to all of our players in order to build a consistently loyal base. We believe we are squarely positioned to compete in this new competitive gaming environment, and ultimately grow the company further.”

Third Quarter 2014 Results

Net operating revenues for Eldorado for the third quarter 2014 was $78.9 million, an increase of 24% from the prior-year period, and Adjusted EBITDA was $11.3 million, an increase of 6% from the prior-year period. All results of operations, including Adjusted EBITDA, for Eldorado include 12 days of operations from MTR beginning on September 19, 2014, the date the merger was consummated.

Net loss for Eldorado for the third quarter of 2014 was $4.1 million versus net income of $3.2 million in the prior-year period. Net loss in the third quarter of 2014 included $4.5 million in acquisition charges, while net income in the third quarter of 2013 included $1.4 million in acquisition charges.

In order to provide a more meaningful comparison for investors, the following table presents total net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA by property for the third quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Results by Property     Total Net Revenues       Adjusted EBITDA   Third Quarter % Third Quarter % (in $000s) 2014   2013   Change 2014   2013   Change     Eldorado Reno $ 28,009 $ 29,821 -6.1 % $ 3,438 $ 4,641 -25.9 % Scioto Downs 38,952 36,219 7.5 % 12,802 11,641 10.0 % Mountaineer 50,079 50,606 -1.0 % 9,146 9,682 -5.5 % Presque Isle Downs 39,429 42,038 -6.2 % 5,757 6,199 -7.1 % Eldorado Shreveport 34,629 33,810 2.4 % 5,982 6,004 -0.4 % MTR Corporate   -       -     (4,561 )     (2,282 ) 99.9 %   Total $ 191,098     $ 192,494   -0.7 % $ 32,564     $ 35,885   -9.3 %   * - Total numbers exclude the Silver Legacy, a 50/50 joint venture between Eldorado and MGM Resorts.  

Combined net operating revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the full third quarter would have been $191.1 million and $32.6 million, respectively. Combined net interest expense for the third quarter of 2014 would have been $20.8 million.

Nevada

Net revenues at Eldorado Reno decreased 6.1% to $28.0 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $29.8 million in the third quarter of 2013. The property saw Adjusted EBITDA decline to $3.4 million from $4.6 million in the comparable quarter of 2013, while the Adjusted EBITDA margin at Eldorado Reno decreased to 12.3% compared to 15.6% in the prior-year quarter. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to increased general and administrative expenses associated with merger integration costs.

Net revenues at the Silver Legacy, a 50/50 joint venture between Eldorado and MGM Resorts, decreased 1.4% to $34.5 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $35.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. Silver Legacy results are not consolidated in Eldorado’s income statement; instead, Silver Legacy’s results are included in the Company’s income statement as equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates. For the third quarter of 2014, equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates was $1.2 million versus $2.2 million in the prior-year period.

MTR Properties

Net revenues at Scioto Downs increased 7.5% to $39.0 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $36.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. The property saw Adjusted EBITDA increase to $12.8 million from $11.6 million in the comparable quarter of 2013, while the Adjusted EBITDA margin at Scioto Downs increased to 32.9% compared to 32.1% in the prior-year quarter despite a 1.5% increase in the amounts contributed to purses for racing.

Net revenues at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort decreased 1.0% to $50.1 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $50.6 million in the third quarter of 2013. The property saw Adjusted EBITDA decrease to $9.1 million from $9.7 million in the comparable quarter of 2013, while the Adjusted EBITDA margin at Mountaineer decreased to 18.3% compared to 19.1% in the prior-year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to increased marketing spending to offset additional gaming competition from Ohio, as well as continued competitive pressure from existing casinos in the region.

Net revenues at Presque Isle Downs & Casino decreased 6.2% to $39.4 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $42.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. The property generated Adjusted EBITDA of $5.8 million compared to $6.2 million in the same quarter of 2013, while the Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 14.6% compared to 14.7% in the prior-year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to additional gaming competition from Ohio, as well as continued competitive pressure from existing casinos in the region.

Louisiana

Net revenues at Eldorado Shreveport increased 2.4% to $34.6 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $33.8 million in the third quarter of 2013. The property saw Adjusted EBITDA of $6.0 million, a slight decline from the comparable quarter of 2013, while the adjusted EBITDA margin at Eldorado Shreveport decreased to 17.3% compared to 17.8% in the prior-year quarter. The slight decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was due to increased departmental gaming expenditures, including taxes, mostly offset by increased table games revenue.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of September 30, 2014, Eldorado had $91.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, $6.5 million in restricted cash and contractual debt totaling $738.7 million. In addition, as of September 30, 2014, MTR had $20 million available for borrowing under its revolving credit facility.

Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures

EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, acquisition charges, other regulatory gaming assessments, equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates and gain or loss on the disposition of assets. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented solely as supplemental disclosure because we believe that they are widely used measures of operating performance in the gaming industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income under GAAP for purposes of evaluating the Company’s results of operations. Furthermore, uses of cash flows that are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA include capital expenditures, interest payments, income taxes, debt principal repayments, and certain regulatory gaming assessments which can be significant. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP financials measures presented by other issuers. Therefore, comparability may be limited.

Conference Call

Management will conduct a conference call focusing on the financial results today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). The dial-in number for the conference call is (888) 428-9480, passcode 7373208 – please dial the number 10 minutes prior to the schedule start time. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on Eldorado’s website at www.eldoradoresorts.com. To listen to the live webcast, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to listen live, the conference call will be archived on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website.

A replay will be available two hours following the end of the call through 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. Pacific Time) on Thursday, November 13 at www.eldoradoresorts.com and by telephone at (877) 870-5176, passcode 7373208.

About Eldorado Resorts, Inc.

Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERI) is a casino entertainment company that owns and operates six properties in five states, including Eldorado Resort Casino and Silver Legacy Resort Casino (a 50/50 joint venture with MGM Resorts International) in Reno, NV; Eldorado Resort Casino in Shreveport, LA; Scioto Downs Racino in Columbus, OH; Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in Chester, WV; and Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA. For more information, please visit www.eldoradoresorts.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations of management of Eldorado and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of geographic diversity that will result from the merger; expectations about future business plans, prospective performance and opportunities. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “potential,” “should”, “will” or similar words intended to identify information that is not historical in nature. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein. These risks and uncertainties include (a) the ability of Eldorado and MTR to promptly and effectively integrate their respective businesses; (b) the outcome of any legal proceedings involving the Company and its subsidiaries that may be, or have been, instituted; (c) Eldorado’s ability to retain certain key employees; (d) the effects of intense competition in the gaming industry generally and, in particular, in Eldorado’s markets; (e) risk that new gaming operations or gaming activities will be established and will result in additional competition; (f) general economic conditions and the impact of the economy on discretionary spending and Eldorado’s business; (g) Eldorado’s substantial indebtedness and the effect of our significant debt service requirements on our operations; (h) Eldorado’s ability to comply with the covenants in our debt documents and refinance our outstanding indebtedness; (i) the impact of extensive regulation from gaming and other governmental authorities; and (j) factors disclosed in Eldorado’s and MTR’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Forward-looking statements reflect Eldorado’s analysis as of the date of this release. Eldorado does not undertake to revise these statements to reflect subsequent developments, except as required under the federal securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

ELDORADO RESORTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands)

      September 30, 2014 December 31, 2013 (unaudited) ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 91,129 $ 29,813 Restricted cash 1,548 305

Accounts receivable, net

9,005 3,240 Due from affiliates 223 430 Inventories 7,357 3,109 Prepaid expenses and other   10,174     2,532   Total current assets 119,436 39,429 Restricted cash 5,000 5,000 Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates 15,214 18,349 Property and equipment, net 441,919 180,342 Gaming licenses 456,945 20,574 Non-operating real property 16,419 — Goodwill 104,734 — Other assets, net   9,716     6,488   Total assets $ 1,169,383   $ 270,182   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’/MEMBERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ — $ 2,500 Current portion of capital lease obligations 37 225 Accounts payable 9,548 6,762 Interest payable 15,164 633 Accrued gaming taxes and assessments 12,799 2,447 Accrued payroll and related 10,267 4,568 Accrued other liabilities 26,177 7,764 Deferred income taxes 1,210 — Due to affiliates   174     248   Total current liabilities 75,376 25,147 Long-term debt, less current portion 792,481 168,000 Capital lease obligations, less current portion 6 35 Deferred income taxes 130,874 — Other liabilities   6,654     1,425   Total liabilities 1,005,391 194,607   Stockholders’ and Members’ Equity: Members’ equity — 73,803 Common stock — — Paid-in capital 165,874 — Accumulated deficit (3,489 ) — Accumulated other comprehensive income   1,607     1,772   Total stockholders’ and members’ equity   163,992     75,575   Total liabilities and stockholders’ and members’ equity $ 1,169,383   $ 270,182   ELDORADO RESORTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2014     2013 2014     2013 Revenues: Casino $ 63,457 $ 49,105 $ 156,280 $ 149,757 Pari-mutuel commissions 446 — 446 — Food and beverage 15,972 15,587 45,348 45,949 Hotel 7,555 7,592 20,747 21,150 Other   3,098     2,666     7,515     7,565     90,528 74,950 230,336 224,421 Less: Promotional allowances   (11,579 )   (11,319 )   (32,608 )   (32,783 )   Net operating revenues   78,949     63,631     197,728     191,638   Expenses: Casino 34,596 25,857 83,877 77,758 Pari-mutuel commissions 520 — 520 — Food and beverage 8,462 7,413 22,889 21,835 Hotel 2,109 2,056 5,969 6,112 Other 2,324 1,950 5,747 5,380 Marketing and promotions 5,262 4,650 14,148 13,073 General and administrative 14,387 11,060 36,016 32,874 Depreciation and amortization   5,283     4,297     13,557     13,000     Total operating expenses 72,943 57,283 182,723 170,032 (Loss) gain on sale or disposition of property (3 )

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(3 )

2

Acquisition charges (4,463 ) (1,416 ) (6,916 ) (1,416 )

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

 

1,238

   

2,160

   

3,019

   

3,425

    Operating Income   2,778     7,092     11,105     23,617   Other Income (Expense): Interest income 5 4 13 12 Interest expense   (5,652 )   (3,912 )   (13,411 )   (11,810 )   Total other expense   (5,647 )   (3,908 )   (13,398 )   (11,798 ) (Loss) Income before income Taxes (2,869 ) 3,184 (2,293 ) 11,819 Provision for income taxes   (1,195 )   —     (1,195 )   —     Net (Loss) Income $ (4,064 ) $ 3,184   $ (3,488 ) $ 11,819     ELDORADO RESORTS, INC. SUMMARY INFORMATION AND RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)           Three Months ended Three Months ended Nine Months ended Nine Months ended September 30,   September 30, September 30,   September 30, 2014   2013 2014   2013 Net Revenues: Eldorado Reno $ 28,009 $ 29,821 $ 79,295 $ 82,284 Eldorado Shreveport   34,629       33,810     102,122       109,354   Eldorado Total Net Revenues   62,638       63,631     181,417       191,638   MTR Gaming Group, Inc.   128,460       128,863     368,188       382,967   Total Net Revenues $ 191,098     $ 192,494   $ 549,605     $ 574,605     Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations: Eldorado Reno $ 3,438 $ 4,641 $ 8,959 $ 11,668 Eldorado Shreveport   5,982       6,004     17,734       22,938   Eldorado Total Adjusted EBITDA   9,420       10,645     26,693       34,606   MTR Gaming Group, Inc.   23,144       25,240     69,197       77,675   Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $ 32,564     $ 35,885   $ 95,890     $ 112,281     Eldorado Reno: Net Income $ (161 ) $ 2,114 $ (1,705 ) $ 3,717 Interest Income - - - Interest expense 1,183 1,213 3,584 3,657 Benefit for income taxes (2,132 ) - (2,132 ) - Depreciation and amortization 1,941 2,058 5,933 6,297 Acquisition charges 3,845 1,416 6,298 1,416 Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate (1,238 ) (2,160 ) (3,019 ) (3,425 ) Gain on the sale or disposal of property   -         -       6   Adjusted EBITDA $ 3,438     $ 4,641   $ 8,959     $ 11,668     Eldorado Shreveport: Net Income $ 1,230 $ 1,070 $ 3,350 $ 8,102 Interest Income (4 ) (4 ) (12 ) (12 ) Interest expense 2,656 2,699 8,014 8,153 Provision for income taxes 44 - 44 - Depreciation and amortization 2,053 2,239 6,335 6,703 Loss (gain) on the sale or disposal of property   3       -     3       (8 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 5,982     $ 6,004   $ 17,734     $ 22,938     MTR Gaming Group, Inc. Net Loss $ (11,544 ) $ (3,629 ) $ (18,939 ) $ (2,029 ) Interest expense, net of interest income 16,867 17,389 51,644 52,150 Provision for income taxes 1,994 921 4,144 2,260 Depreciation and amortization 8,260 7,691 23,749 22,782 Other regulatory gaming assessments 94 (16 ) 177 (279 ) Loss on the sale or disposal of property 139 161 184 68 Strategic transaction costs   7,334       2,723     8,238       2,723   Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $ 23,144     $ 25,240   $ 69,197     $ 77,675     ELDORADO RESORTS, INC. SUMMARY INFORMATION AND RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)           Three Months ended Three Months ended Nine Months ended Nine Months ended September 30,   September 30, September 30,   September 30, 2014   2013 2014   2013 Net Revenues: Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort $ 50,079 $ 50,606 $ 144,791 $ 151,507 Presque Isle Downs & Casino 39,429 42,038 110,246 121,706 Scioto Downs 38,952 36,219 113,151 109,754 Corporate   -       -     -       -   Net Revenues $ 128,460     $ 128,863   $ 368,188     $ 382,967     Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations: Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort $ 9,146 $ 9,682 $ 25,172 $ 27,858 Presque Isle Downs & Casino 5,757 6,199 15,745 19,857 Scioto Downs 12,802 11,641 37,794 37,218 Corporate   (4,561 )     (2,282 )   (9,514 )     (7,258 ) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $ 23,144     $ 25,240   $ 69,197     $ 77,675     Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort: Net Income $ 6,264 $ 7,452 $ 17,742 $ 21,210 Interest Income - - - (2 ) Provision for income taxes 353 - 353 - Depreciation and amortization 2,555 2,251 7,112 6,701 Gain on the sale or disposal of property   (26 )     (21 )   (35 )     (51 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 9,146     $ 9,682   $ 25,172     $ 27,858     Presque Isle Downs & Casino: Net Income $ 1,296 $ 3,373 $ 5,821 $ 12,294 Interest Income (1 ) (1 ) (2 ) (2 ) Provision for income taxes 1,949 621 3,190 1,862 Depreciation and amortization 2,256 2,040 6,351 5,863 Other regulatory gaming assessments 94 (16 ) 177 (279 ) Loss on the sale or disposal of property   163       182     208       119   Adjusted EBITDA $ 5,757     $ 6,199   $ 15,745     $ 19,857     Scioto Downs: Net Income $ 8,126 $ 7,942 $ 25,346 $ 25,968 Interest expense 19 22 56 61 Provision for income taxes 1,216 287 2,125 997 Depreciation and amortization 3,440 3,390 10,258 10,192 Loss on the sale or disposal of property   1       -     9       -   Adjusted EBITDA $ 12,802     $ 11,641   $ 37,794     $ 37,218     Corporate: Net Loss $ (27,230 ) $ (22,396 ) $ (67,848 ) $ (61,501 ) Interest expense, net of interest income 16,849 17,368 51,590 52,093 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (1,524 ) 13 (1,524 ) (599 ) Depreciation and amortization 9 10 28 - Loss on the sale or disposal of property 1 - 2 26 Strategic transaction costs   7,334       2,723     8,238       2,723   Adjusted EBITDA $ (4,561 )   $ (2,282 ) $ (9,514 )   $ (7,258 )   MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (consolidated) Net Loss $ (11,544 ) $ (3,629 ) $ (18,939 ) $ (2,029 ) Interest expense, net of interest income 16,867 17,389 51,644 52,150 Provision for income taxes 1,994 921 4,144 2,260 Depreciation and amortization 8,260 7,691 23,749 22,782 Other regulatory gaming assessments 94 (16 ) 177 (279 ) Loss on the sale or disposal of property 139 161 184 68 Strategic transaction costs   7,334       2,723     8,238       2,723   Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $ 23,144     $ 25,240   $ 69,197     $ 77,675    

Investor RelationsEldorado Resorts, Inc.Thomas Reeg, 775-328-0112Presidentinvestorrelations@eldoradoresorts.com