form10-q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

 OR

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

 For the transition period from ____________ to ___________

Commission file number                                                                           0-22290
 
 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

2860 South Circle Drive, Suite 350, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(719) 527-8300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

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

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date:
23,905,518 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding as of July 31, 2009.

 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC.
 
FORM 10-Q INDEX
 
     
Page
PART I
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Number
       
Item 1.
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
4
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
6
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
7
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
9
Item 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
17
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
34
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
34
       
PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
35
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
35
       
 
 
SIGNATURES
36

 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.   Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)


Amounts in thousands, except for share information
 
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
ASSETS
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 38,689     $ 7,835  
Receivables, net
    16,046       426  
Prepaid expenses
    388       388  
Inventories
    202       170  
Other current assets
    528       583  
Deferred income taxes – foreign
    317       305  
Assets held for sale
    -       35,983  
Total Current Assets
    56,170       45,690  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    87,940       88,558  
Goodwill
    4,229       4,014  
Equity investment
    10,084       10,539  
Other assets
    991       1,205  
Total Assets
  $ 159,414     $ 150,006  

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
           
Current Liabilities:
           
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 12,603     $ 8,862  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    4,556       5,724  
Accrued payroll
    1,740       1,595  
Taxes payable
    1,526       1,340  
Deferred gain on disposition of Century Casinos Africa
    1,581       -  
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
    -       10,770  
Total Current Liabilities
    22,006       28,291  
                 
Long-term debt, less current portion
    21,083       28,501  
Deferred income taxes – Foreign
    817       427  
Other long-term accrued liabilities
    303       303  
Total Liabilities
    44,209       57,522  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
     Noncontrolling interests
    1,567       4,711  
     Preferred stock; $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding 
    -       -  
Common stock; $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,910,443 and 23,895,443 shares issued, respectively;
               
23,899,067 and 23,884,067 shares outstanding, respectively
    239       239  
Additional paid-in capital
    74,004       73,360  
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses)
    826       (5,147 )
Retained earnings
    38,595       19,347  
      115,231       92,510  
Treasury stock – 11,376 shares at cost
    (26 )     (26 )
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    115,205       92,484  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 159,414     $ 150,006  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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


   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
Amounts in thousands, except for share information
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Operating revenue:
                       
Gaming
  $ 11,138     $ 13,012     $ 22,610     $ 25,986  
Hotel, food and beverage
    2,037       2,114       3,936       4,198  
Other
    463       505       872       958  
           Gross revenues
    13,638       15,631       27,418       31,142  
Less promotional allowances
    1,754       1,758       3,535       3,739  
Net operating revenue
    11,884       13,873       23,883       27,403  
                                 
Operating costs and expenses:
                               
Gaming
    4,589       5,105       9,058       10,497  
Hotel, food and beverage
    1,659       1,632       3,199       3,360  
General and administrative
    4,547       5,239       8,878       10,506  
Depreciation
    1,550       1,696       3,122       3,365  
                                 
Total operating costs and expenses
    12,345       13,672       24,257       27,728  
                                 
Earnings from equity investment
    154       88       243       548  
Operating (loss) earnings from continuing operations
    (307 )     289       (131 )     223  
Non-operating income (expense):
                               
Interest income
    1       10       10       22  
Interest expense
    (915 )     (975 )     (1,815 )     (2,208 )
    Gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other
    276       (18 )     (249 )     101  
Non-operating (expense), net
    (638 )     (983 )     (2,054 )     (2,085 )
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (945 )     (694 )     (2,185 )     (1,862 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    100       (568 )     319       (1,213 )
Loss from continuing operations
    (1,045 )     (126 )     (2,504 )     (649 )
                                 
Discontinued operations:
                               
Earnings from discontinued operations
    1,424       1,266       2,712       2,714  
Gain on disposition of Century Casino Millennium
    38       -       915       -  
Gain on disposition of Century Casinos Africa
    19,848       -       19,848       -  
Income tax provision
    533       236       796       509  
Earnings from discontinued operations
    20,777       1,030       22,679       2,205  
Net earnings
    19,732       904       20,175       1,556  
Less:   Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests (continuing operations)
    (19 )     2       (37 )     4  
Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests (discontinued operations)
    848       67       964       176  
Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. and subsidiaries
  $ 18,903     $ 835     $ 19,248     $ 1,376  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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


   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Basic earnings per share:
                       
 Loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.05 )   $ -     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.03 )
     Earnings from discontinued operations
    0.85       0.04       0.92       0.09  
Net earnings
  $ 0.80     $ 0.04     $ 0.82     $ 0.06  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.05 )   $ -     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.03 )
Earnings from discontinued operations
    0.85       0.04       0.92       0.09  
Net earnings
  $ 0.80     $ 0.04     $ 0.82     $ 0.06  
                                 
Amounts attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. and subsidiaries common shareholders:
                               
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (1,026 )   $ (128 )   $ (2,467 )   $ (653 )
Earnings from discontinued operations
    19,929       963       21,715       2,029  
Net earnings
  $ 18,903     $ 835     $ 19,248     $ 1,376  


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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


   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
                         
Amounts in thousands
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Net earnings
  $ 19,732     $ 904     $ 20,175     $ 1,556  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    9,080       2,058       6,810       (2,421 )
Comprehensive earnings (loss)
    28,812       2,962       26,985       (865 )
Less: Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
    1,735       253       1,764       (432 )
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. and subsidiaries
  $ 27,077     $ 2,709     $ 25,221     $ (433)  


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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


   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
             
Amounts in thousands
 
2009
   
2008
 
             
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc and subsidiaries
  $ 19,248     $ 1,376  
                 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
                
Depreciation
    3,122       4,576   
Gain on disposition of Century Casino Millennium
    (915 )     -  
Gain on disposition of Century Casinos Africa
    (19,848 )     -  
(Gain) loss on disposition of fixed assets
    (8 )     34  
Amortization of share-based compensation
    624       697  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    331       253  
Deferred tax expense
    524       (1,496 )
Noncontrolling interests
    927       180  
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiary
    (243 )     (548 )
Other
    -       1  
Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements
    (5 )     (24 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables
    138       (47 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (142 )     (113 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (1,567 )     (1,760 )
Accrued payroll
    250       (84 )
Taxes payable
    (72 )     (683 )
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    2,364       2,362  
                 
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (1,329 )     (2,120 )
Proceeds from disposition of Century Casino Millennium (net of cash balance of $456 assumed by buyer)
    974       -  
Proceeds from disposition of Century Casinos Africa (net of cash balance of $975 assumed by buyer)
    31,776       -  
Proceeds from disposition of assets
    180       163  
Other
    (21 )     -  
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    31,580       (1,957 )

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


   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
             
Amounts in thousands
 
2009
   
2008
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
           
Proceeds from borrowings
  $ 80     $ 9,471  
Principal repayments
    (5,741 )     (18,140 )
Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements
    5       24  
Deferred financing charges
    (2 )     (34 )
Proceeds from exercise of options
    15       672  
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
    (5,643 )     (8,007 )
                 
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
    1,089       (879 )
                 
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    29,390       (8,481 )
                 
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents related to Discontinued Operations
    1,464       3,881  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    7,835       11,742  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 38,689     $ 7,142  

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

Amounts in Thousands
 
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Interest paid
  $ 1,799     $ 2,647  
Income taxes paid
  $ 812     $ 357  

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activities:

 
Please refer to Note 3 to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements for details of the Company’s recent dispositions.

 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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


1.           DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Century Casinos, Inc. (“CCI” or the “Company”) is an international casino entertainment company. As of June 30, 2009, the Company owned and/or managed casino operations in North America and international waters through various wholly owned entities. The Company also holds a 33.3% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd (”CPL”), the owner and operator of seven full casinos and one slot casino in Poland. The Company continues to pursue other projects in various stages of development. See Note 3 for a discussion of the Company’s discontinued operations. Unless otherwise indicated, the information contained in these notes refers to the Company’s continuing operations.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and the instructions to Form 10-Q and
Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CCI and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The financial statements of all foreign subsidiaries consolidated herein have been converted to US GAAP for financial statement presentation purposes. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2008 financial information in order to conform to the 2009 presentation.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company have been included. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

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Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts - Historical transactions that are denominated in a foreign currency are translated and presented at the United States exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction.  Commitments that are denominated in a foreign currency and all balance sheet accounts other than shareholders’ equity are translated and presented based on the exchange rate at the end of the reported periods.  Current period transactions affecting the profit and loss of operations conducted in foreign currencies are valued at the average exchange rate for the period in which they are incurred.  The exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances at the end of the reported periods are as follows:

   
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
   
June 30, 2008
 
Canadian dollar (CAD)
    1.1625       1.2246       1.0186  
Czech koruna (CZK)
    N/A       19.2550       15.1830  
Euros (€)
    0.7133       0.7184       0.6350  
Polish zloty (PLN)
    3.1823       2.9709       2.1287  
South African rand (ZAR)
    7.7397       9.3410       7.8054  
Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service


 
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2.           RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 requires that accounting and reporting for minority interests be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS 160 also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, noncontrolling interests of $1.6 million and $4.7 million, respectively, have been classified as a component of shareholders’ equity in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Earnings per share has not been affected as a result of the adoption of SFAS 160.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 107-1 and APB Opinion No. 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1”). FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments,” to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements. It also amends Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require those disclosures in all interim financial statements. FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early application permitted. The adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 did not have an effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. SFAS 165 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS 165 will have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

3.           DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On December 5, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the Century Casino Millennium in Prague, Czech Republic for approximately $2.2 million (CZK 22.0 million plus $1.2 million).  Approximately $1.4 million (CZK 22.0 million plus $0.4 million) was paid to the Company at closing on February 11, 2009. The balance is payable over the 12–month period following the closing.  As of June 30, 2009, the Company has recorded the remaining $0.8 million as a component of Receivables, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.  For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded a gain of $0.9 million relating to the disposition of the Century Casino Millennium.


 
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On December 19, 2008, Century Resorts Ltd (“CRL”) entered into an agreement to sell all of the outstanding shares of Century Casinos Africa (Pty) Limited (“CCA”) for a gross selling price of ZAR 460.0 million (approximately $59.4 million) less the balance of third party South African debt and other agreed to amounts. Net proceeds of ZAR 253.5 million ($32.8 million) were paid to CRL at closing on June 30, 2009. CCA owned the Caledon Hotel, Spa & Casino and 60% of the Century Casino & Hotel in Newcastle, Africa. Transaction approval by the KwaZulu-Natal Gambling Board is still pending. When this approval has been received, CRL will receive an additional ZAR 98.8 million (approximately $12.8 million). An additional ZAR 17.3 million ($2.2 million) held in retention may be payable to CRL within sixty days of closing if the net asset value (“NAV”) of CCA (based on audited financial statements) at June 30, 2009 is greater than the NAV at December 31, 2008. If the NAV at December 31, 2008 exceeds the NAV at June 30, 2009 by more than the $2.2 million held in retention, CRL will reimburse the purchaser of CCA an amount equal to the excess. As of June 30, 2009, approximately ZAR 116.1 million ($15.0 million) has been classified as a component of receivables, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

At closing, the Company recognized a gain of ZAR 163.1 million (approximately $19.8 million). An additional gain of ZAR 12.2 million (approximately $1.6 million) has been deferred until the approval by the KwaZulu-Natal Gambling Board is obtained, and is recorded as deferred gain on disposition of Century Casinos Africa on the June 30, 2009 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The results of the Century Casino Millennium, the Caledon Hotel, Spa & Casino and the Century Casino & Hotel in Newcastle are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings for all periods presented, as applicable. Net operating revenue of discontinued operations was $5.9 million and $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Net operating revenue of discontinued operations was $11.2 million and $15.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The cash flows of discontinued operations are included with the cash flows of continuing operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company’s discontinued operations had a combined carrying value of approximately $25.2 million at December 31, 2008.
 
 
 
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The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations as of December 31, 2008 which are included as assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale in the accompanying condensed consolidated December 31, 2008 balance sheet:
 
Amounts in thousands
 
December 31, 2008
 
ASSETS
     
Current Assets:
     
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,464  
Restricted cash
    104  
Receivables, net
    278  
Prepaid expenses
    287  
Inventories
    244  
Other current assets
    21  
Total current assets
    2,398  
         
Property and equipment, net
    22,650  
Goodwill
    704  
Casino licenses
    8,356  
Deferred income taxes – foreign
    764  
Other assets
    1,111  
Total Assets
  $ 35,983  
         
LIABILITIES
       
Current Liabilities:
       
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 3,405  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    2,076  
Accrued payroll
    453  
Taxes payable
    1,035  
Total current liabilities
    6,969  
         
Long-term debt, less current portion
    3,801  
Total Liabilities
    10,770  
Net Assets
  $ 25,213  
 
4.           EQUITY INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY
 
The Company has a 33.3% ownership interest in CPL, and the Company accounts for this investment under the equity method.

Following is the summarized unaudited financial information of CPL:

Amounts in thousands
 
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
             
Balance Sheet:
           
    Current assets
  $ 3,541     $ 3,208  
    Noncurrent assets
  $ 14,454     $ 16,751  
    Current liabilities
  $ 10,986     $ 10,530  
    Noncurrent liabilities
  $ 3,582     $ 3,842  
 
 
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For the three months
ended June 30,
 
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
 
2009
 
2008
 
2009
 
2008
 
Operating Results:
                       
Net operating revenue
  $ 10,573     $ 14,027     $ 20,369     $ 30,304  
Net earnings
  $ 462     $ 264     $ 729     $ 1,644  

The Company’s maximum exposure to losses at June 30, 2009 was $10.1 million, the value of its equity investment in CPL. Of the $10.1 million, $8.0 million relates to goodwill recorded at the time of the Company’s acquisition of its 33.3% ownership interest in CPL.

5.           PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES

Hotel accommodations and food and beverage furnished without charge to customers is included in gross revenue at a value which approximates retail and is then deducted as complimentary services to arrive at net operating revenue.

The Company issues free play or coupons for the purpose of generating future revenue. Coupons are issued the month prior to when they can be redeemed and are valid for defined periods of time in the subsequent month. The Company expects the net win from a customer visit to be in excess of the value of the coupon utilized. The cost of the coupons redeemed is applied against the revenue generated on the day of the redemption.

Members of the Company’s casinos’ player clubs earn points based on their volume of play (typically as a percentage of coin-in) at certain of the Company’s casinos. Players can accumulate points over time that they may redeem at their discretion under the terms of the program. Points can be redeemed for cash and/or various amenities at the casino, such as meals, hotel stays and gift shop items. The cost of the points is offset against the revenue in the period in which the revenue generated the points. The value of unused or unredeemed points is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The expiration of unused points results in a reduction of the liability.

Promotional allowances presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 include the following:

   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Hotel, Food & Beverage
  $ 771     $ 744     $ 1,498     $ 1,432  
Free Plays or Coupons
    519       578       1,128       1,350  
Player Points
    464       436       909       957  
Total Promotional Allowances
  $ 1,754     $ 1,758     $ 3,535     $ 3,739  


 
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6.           INCOME TAXES

The Company records deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted statutory tax rate in effect for the year these differences are expected to be taxable or refunded. Deferred income tax expenses or credits are based on the changes in the asset or liability from period to period. The recorded deferred tax assets are reviewed for realization on a quarterly basis by reviewing our internal estimates for future net income. Due to the uncertainty of future taxable income, the Company established a valuation of its U.S. deferred tax assets during the third quarter of 2008. As of June 30, 2009, deferred tax assets of $4.9 million resulting from the Company’s net operating losses in the U.S. were fully reserved.

In accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” the Company will assess the continuing need for a valuation allowance that results from uncertainty regarding its ability to realize the benefits of the Company’s deferred tax assets. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. If the Company concludes that its prospects for the realization of its deferred tax assets are more likely than not, the Company will then reduce its valuation allowance as appropriate and credit income tax expense after considering the following factors:

·  
The level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over periods in which the deferred tax assets would be deductible, and
·  
Accumulation of net income before tax utilizing a look-back period of three years.

The income tax provisions are based on estimated full-year earnings for financial reporting purposes adjusted for permanent differences. The Company’s income tax provision (benefit) consists of the following:

   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Provision for U.S. federal income taxes
  $ 21     $ (781 )   $ 32     $ (1,569 )
Provision for state income taxes
    -       (111 )     -       (224 )
Provision for foreign income taxes
    79       324       287       580  
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes
  $ 100     $ (568 )   $ 319     $ (1,213 )

The Company’s income tax expense (benefit) by jurisdiction is summarized in the table below:

Amounts in thousands
 
For the three months
ended June 30, 2009
   
For the three months
ended June 30, 2008
 
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective
tax rate
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective
tax rate
 
Canada
  $ 495     $ 132       26.7 %   $ 1,062     $ 299       28.2 %
United States
    (1,653 )     21       (1.3 %)     (2,321 )     (892 )     38.4 %
Mauritius
    (496 )     (50 )     10.1 %     524       19       3.6 %
Austria
    599       (3 )     (0.5 %)     52       6       11.5 %
Poland
    110       -       - %     (11 )     -       - %
Total
  $ (945 )   $ 100       (10.6 %)   $ (694 )   $ (568 )     81.8 %


 
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Amounts in thousands
 
For the six months
ended June 30, 2009
   
For the six months
ended June 30, 2008
 
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective
tax rate
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective
tax rate
 
Canada
  $ 1,291     $ 353       27.3 %   $ 1,784     $ 526       29.5 %
United States
    (3,112 )     32       (1.0 %)     (5,305 )     (1,793 )     33.8 %
Mauritius
    (1,270 )     (70 )     5.5 %     1,129       42       3.7 %
Austria
    687       4       0.6 %     (67 )     12       (17.9 %)
Poland
    219       -       - %     597       -       - %
Total
  $ (2,185 )   $ 319       (14.6 %)   $ (1,862 )   $ (1,213 )     65.1 %

7.           EARNINGS PER SHARE

 
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per common share adjusts the weighted average shares outstanding by the dilutive impact of shares underlying stock options and unvested restricted stock awards.  The weighted average shares outstanding were computed as follows:

 
 
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Weighted average common shares
    23,524,067       23,468,243       23,524,067       23,386,540  
Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants
    -       -       -       -  
Dilutive potential common shares
    23,524,067       23,468,243       23,524,067       23,386,540  
                                 

The following stock options, warrants and unvested restricted stock are anti-dilutive and have not been included in the weighted average diluted shares outstanding calculation:

   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Stock options and warrants
    1,279,782       985,210       1,279,782       985,210  
Unvested restricted stock
    360,000       400,000       360,000       400,000  


 
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8.           SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The following summary provides information concerning the Company’s principal geographic areas:

   
Long-Lived Assets*
 
Amounts in thousands
 
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
             
United States
  $ 60,627     $ 62,349  
                 
International:
               
   Canada
  $ 30,267     $ 29,299  
   Europe
    10,324       10,836  
   International waters
    1,035       627  
Total international
    41,626       40,762  
Total
  $ 102,253     $ 103,111  
* Long-lived assets consist of property and equipment, goodwill and equity investment from continuing operations.

   
Net Operating Revenue
 
   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
United States
  $ 6,619     $ 7,478     $ 13,354     $ 14,768  
                                 
International:
                               
   Canada
  $ 4,843     $ 5,795     $ 9,639     $ 11,352  
   International waters
    422       600       890       1,283  
Total international
    5,265       6,395       10,529       12,635  
Total
  $ 11,884     $ 13,873     $ 23,883     $ 27,403  


9.           SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management performed an evaluation of the Company’s activity through August 10, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued.

In July 2009, the Company converted approximately ZAR 228.8 million obtained from the sale of CCA into $28.8 million. Upon conversion, the Company realized a foreign exchange loss of approximately $0.8 million. With these funds, the Company repaid the entire principal balance outstanding of $2.7 million on its debt related to its Cripple Creek, Colorado property and repaid $6.0 million of principal on its debt related to its Central City, Colorado property.
 
On July 27, 2009, CRL entered into an agreement to purchase the remaining 3.5% of its outstanding shares of common stock that CCI previously did not own for $1.6 million. CRL will pay $1.1 million in August 2009, with the remainder to be paid after the calculation of the NAV in accordance with the disposition of CCA or upon the closing of the CNEW portion of the CCA transaction (See Note 3), whichever is later. The Company’s Co CEOs and their respective family trusts/foundation collectively owned these shares.

 
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Item 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements, Business Environment and Risk Factors

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  In addition, Century Casinos, Inc. (the “Company”) may make other written and oral communications from time to time that contain such statements.  Forward-looking statements include statements as to industry trends and future expectations of the Company and other matters that do not relate strictly to historical facts and are based on certain assumptions by management.  These statements are often identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” or “continue,” and similar expressions or variations.  These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company based on information currently available to management.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. We caution the reader to carefully consider such factors.  Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made.  We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

References in this item to “we,” “our,” or “us” are to the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis unless the context otherwise requires.

Amounts presented in this Item 2 are rounded to whole dollar amounts. As such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported throughout this Item 2.

OVERVIEW

Since our inception in 1992, we have been primarily engaged in developing and operating gaming establishments and related lodging and restaurant facilities. Our primary source of revenue is from the net proceeds of our gaming machines and tables, with ancillary revenue generated from the hotel and restaurant facilities that are a part of the casinos.

We currently own, operate and manage the following casinos through wholly-owned subsidiaries:

-  
The Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;
-  
Womacks Casino & Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado; and
-  
The Century Casino & Hotel in Central City, Colorado.

We also operate ship-based casinos aboard the Silver Cloud and the vessels of Oceania Cruises. Effective October 16, 2008, we terminated operations aboard the World of Residensea. On November 24, 2008, we entered into an exclusive, long-term agreement with TUI Cruises GmbH (“TUI Cruises”), a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and German tour operator, TUI Reisen, under which we have agreed to operate casinos on all cruise ships that TUI Cruises places into service before December 31, 2012. The first vessel went into service in May 2009.


 
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Furthermore, we hold a 33.3% ownership interest in and actively participate in the management of Casinos Poland Ltd (“CPL”), the owner and operator of seven full casinos and one slot casino in Poland. At CPL, day to day decision making is controlled by a management board consisting of three persons. Long term decision making is controlled by a supervisory board consisting of three persons. As we are the only shareholder with experience in the gaming industry, we chair both the management board and the supervisory board. No material decisions can be made without our consent, including the removal of the chairman of each board. Based on this influence, management believes that it is appropriate to account for our investment in CPL as a component of our operations.

From time to time, we may sell existing businesses in order to raise capital for future acquisitions, fund new development opportunities, improve other locations or repay debt financing. On December 5, 2008, we entered into an agreement to sell the Century Casino Millennium located in Prague, Czech Republic, for approximately $2.2 million (CZK 22.0 million plus $1.2 million).  Approximately $1.4 million (CZK 22.0 million plus $0.4 million) was paid to us at closing on February 11, 2009. The balance is payable over the 12 months following the closing. At closing, we recognized a gain of $0.9 million related to the disposition of the Century Casino Millennium.

On December 19, 2008, a subsidiary of ours entered into an agreement to sell all of the outstanding shares of CCA for a gross selling price of ZAR 460.0 million (approximately $59.4 million) less the balance of third party South African debt and other agreed to amounts. Net proceeds of ZAR 253.5 million ($32.8 million) were paid to us at closing on June 30, 2009. CCA owned the Caledon Hotel, Spa & Casino and 60% of the Century Casino & Hotel in Newcastle, Africa. Transaction approval by the KwaZulu-Natal Gambling Board is still pending. When this approval is received, we will receive an additional ZAR 98.8 million (approximately $12.8 million). An additional ZAR 17.3 million ($2.2 million) held in retention may be payable to us within sixty days of closing if the net asset value (“NAV”) of CCA at June 30, 2009 is greater than the NAV at December 31, 2008. If the NAV at December 31, 2008 exceeds the NAV at June 30, 2009 by more than the $2.2 million held in retention, we will reimburse the purchaser of CCA an amount equal to the excess. At closing, we recognized a gain of ZAR 163.1 million (approximately $19.8 million). An additional gain of ZAR 12.2 million (approximately $1.6 million) has been deferred until the approval by the KwaZulu-Natal Gambling Board has been obtained.

With the proceeds from the sale of CCA, on July 7, 2009, we repaid the entire principal balance outstanding of $2.7 million on our debt related to our Cripple Creek, Colorado property. On July 17, 2009, we repaid $6.0 million of principal on our debt related to our Central City, Colorado property.
 
On July 27, 2009, Century Resorts Ltd (“CRL”) entered into an agreement to purchase the remaining 3.5% of its outstanding shares of common stock that the Company previously did not own for $1.6 million. CRL will pay $1.1 million in August 2009, with the remainder to be paid after the calculation of the NAV in accordance with the disposition of CCA or upon the closing of the CNEW portion of the CCA transaction, whichever is later.

Unless otherwise indicated, the information contained in this report refers to the Company’s continuing operations.  The operations of the Century Casino Millennium and CCA are reported as discontinued operations throughout this report.

Our industry is capital intensive, and we rely heavily on the ability of our casinos to generate operating cash flow to repay debt financing, fund maintenance capital expenditures and provide excess cash for future development.

As a gaming company, our operating results are highly dependent on the volume of customers at our casinos. Most of our revenue is essentially cash-based, through customers wagering with cash or paying for non-gaming services with cash or credit cards. Management believes that in Colorado, less consumer discretionary spending and increased competition have significantly impacted our operations.
 
Effective as of July 2, 2009, gaming establishments in Colorado are permitted to raise the maximum betting limit from $5 to $100, can now be open for 24 hours and add roulette and craps tables. While management currently cannot project the impact of this change, we believe that our gaming revenues in Cripple Creek, Colorado and Central City, Colorado will be positively impacted.
 
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Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts - Historical transactions that are denominated in a foreign currency are translated and presented in U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction.  Commitments that are denominated in a foreign currency and all balance sheet accounts other than shareholders’ equity are translated and presented based on the exchange rate at the end of the reported periods.  Current period transactions affecting the profit and loss of operations conducted in foreign currencies are valued at the average exchange rate for the period in which they are incurred.  The average exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances during each reported period are as follows:

   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Canadian dollar (CAD)
    1.1671       1.0101       1.2453       1.0073  
Czech koruna (CZK)
    N/A       15.8810       21.1428       16.4754  
Euros (€)
    0.7342       0.6399       0.7507       0.6539  
Polish zloty (PLN)
    3.2600       2.1802       3.3583       2.2837  
South African rand (ZAR)
    8.4611       7.7688       9.2022       7.6595  
Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are below (in thousands, except per share data):

   
For the three months
ended June 30,
   
For the six months
ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Gaming revenue
  $ 11,138     $ 13,012     $ 22,610     $ 25,986  
Net operating revenue
    11,884       13,873       23,883       27,403  
Total operating costs and expenses
    12,345       13,672       24,257       27,728  
Earnings from equity investment
    154       88       243       548  
Operating (loss) earnings from continuing operations
    (307 )     289       (131 )     223  
Loss from continuing operations
    (1,045 )     (126 )     (2,504 )     (649 )
Earnings from discontinued operations
    20,777       1,030       22,679       2,205  
Net earnings
    18,903       835       19,248       1,376  
Earnings per share
                               
Basic
                               
Loss from continuing operations
    (0.05 )     -       (0.10 )     (0.03 )
Net earnings
    0.80       0.04       0.82       0.06  
Diluted
                               
Loss from continuing operations
    (0.05 )     -       (0.10 )     (0.03 )
Net earnings
    0.80       0.04       0.82       0.06  

 
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The decrease in net operating revenue from $13.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $11.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 is primarily the result of a $0.8 million decline in gaming revenue at all of our properties and a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar of 15.5%. The decrease in net operating revenue from $27.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $23.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 can be attributed to the same factors described above, including a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar of 23.6%. Further declines in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar may harm the results of operations of our Canadian casino when reported in U.S. dollars.

The decrease in operating costs and expenses from $13.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $12.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 is primarily the result of a decrease in gaming expenses that are directly related to the decline in gaming revenue, a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar of 15.5% and a decline in general and administrative expenses resulting from cost saving measures at our Colorado casinos.

The decrease in operating costs and expenses from $27.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $24.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is primarily due to cost saving measures undertaken at our Colorado casinos and a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar of 23.6%.

The increase in losses from continuing operations from a loss of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to a loss of $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was due to an increase in operating losses from continuing operations of $0.6 million and a decrease in tax benefits of $0.7 million as we did not record a tax benefit on our U.S. operating losses during the second quarter of 2009, offset by an increase of $0.1 million in earnings from our equity investment in CPL and additional foreign currency gains of $0.3 million.

The increase in losses from continuing operations from a loss of $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to a loss of $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was due to a decrease in earnings from our equity investment in CPL of $0.3 million, additional foreign currency losses of $0.4 million and a decrease in tax benefits of $1.5 million as we did not record a tax benefit on our U.S. operating losses for the six months ended June 30, 2009, offset by a decrease in net interest charges of $0.4 million.

Net operating revenue by property for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 is summarized below (in thousands):

   
For the three months
ended June 30, (1)
   
For the six months
ended June 30, (1)
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Century Casino & Hotel (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
  $ 4,843     $ 5,795     $ 9,639     $ 11,352  
Womacks (Cripple Creek, Colorado)
    2,441       2,859       5,013       5,741  
Century Casino & Hotel (Central City, Colorado)
    4,178       4,617       8,341       9,024  
Cruise Ships
    422       600       890       1,283  
Casinos Poland (Poland)(2)
    -       -       -       -  
Corporate
    -       2       -       3  
Net operating revenue
  $ 11,884     $ 13,873     $ 23,883     $ 27,403  
(1)  
Excludes discontinued operations
(2)  
Accounted for as an equity investment.


 
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Earnings (losses) from operations by property for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are summarized below (in thousands):

   
For the three months
ended June 30, (1)
   
For the six months
ended June 30, (1)
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Century Casino & Hotel (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
  $ 1,234     $ 1,902     $ 2,710     $ 3,459  
Womacks (Cripple Creek, Colorado)
    8       (4 )     106       (138 )
Century Casino & Hotel (Central City, Colorado)
    227       461       539       542  
Cruise Ships
    (49 )     38       (49 )     122  
Casinos Poland (Poland)(2)
    154       88       243       548  
Corporate
    (1,881 )     (2,196 )     (3,680 )     (4,310 )
(Loss) earnings from operations
  $ (307 )   $ 289     $ (131 )   $ 223  
(1)  
Excludes discontinued operations
(2)  
Accounted for as an equity investment.

Three months ended June 30, 2009 vs 2008

Revenue

The following revenue discussion excludes discontinued operations. Net operating revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was as follows (in thousands):

   
Three months
ended June 30,
             
   
2009
   
2008
   
Variance
   
Percentage
Variance
 
                         
Gaming
  $ 11,138     $ 13,012     $ (1,874 )     (14.4 %)
Hotel, food and beverage
    2,037       2,114       (77 )     (3.6 %)
Other
    463       505       (42 )     (8.3 %)
Gross revenue
    13,638       15,631       (1,993 )     (12.8 %)
Less promotional allowances
    1,754       1,758       4       (0.2 %)
Net operating revenue
  $ 11,884     $ 13,873     $ (1,989 )     (14.3 %)

Gaming revenue

Gaming revenue decreased by $1.9 million, or 14.4%, from $13.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $11.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Reduced revenue at all of our properties contributed to this decline, as discussed below.

Gaming revenue at the Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton decreased by $0.9 million, or 19.7%, from $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily resulting from a lower hold on table games and a 15.5% decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar compared to the average exchange rate for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Gaming revenue in Canadian dollars decreased by CAD 0.3 million, or 7.2%, from CAD 4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to CAD 4.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. This decrease is the result of a decrease of 19.4% in table revenue, offset by an increase in slot revenue of 2.7%. Management attributes the decline in table revenue, particularly baccarat, to a slower economy, particularly from foreign visitation in Edmonton.

 
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As previously mentioned, on July 2, 2009, gaming establishments in Colorado raised the maximum betting limit from $5 to $100, can now be open for 24 hours and are permitted to have roulette and craps tables. While management cannot project the impact of this change, we believe that our gaming revenues in Cripple Creek, Colorado and Central City, Colorado will be positively impacted.

Gaming revenue at Womacks in Cripple Creek decreased by $0.4 million, or 13.4%, from $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Management believes that the opening of a larger casino in Cripple Creek in May 2008 has impacted our revenue. We are currently reviewing various marketing and other strategies to increase gaming revenue at Womacks. Womacks has continued the effort to improve its customers’ experience by converting 100% of the total machines on the floor to Ticket in/Ticket out devices. The Cripple Creek gaming market declined by 5.1% from the three months ended June 30, 2008 to the three months ended June 30, 2009, which management attributes to a continuing economic recession. Our market share of the Cripple Creek gaming revenue declined from 8.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to 7.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2009.  This represents a 10.0% decrease in the market share while our share of the slot machines in the Cripple Creek market declined by 12.4%.

Gaming revenue at the Century Casino and Hotel in Central City decreased by $0.4 million, or 8.7%, from $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Management believes that gaming revenue was negatively impacted by a 10.4% decline in the Central City gaming market for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008, which can be attributed to the continuing economic recession. Our market share of the Central City gaming revenue increased from 28.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to 29.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2009.

Gaming revenue aboard the cruise ships on which we operated decreased by $0.2 million, or 28.4%, from $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The shutdown of the casino on the Silvercloud during drydock in May 2009 negatively impacted our cruise ship gaming revenue.

Hotel, food and beverage revenue

Hotel, food and beverage revenue decreased by $0.1 million, or 3.6%, from $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar. In U.S. dollars, hotel, food and beverage revenue at our casino in Edmonton decreased by $0.1 million, or 6.1%, from $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. In Canadian dollars, hotel, food and beverage revenue increased CAD 0.1 million, or 8.5%, from CAD 1.2  million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to CAD 1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009.

Promotional allowances

Promotional allowances remained flat at $1.8 million when comparing the three months ended June 30, 2009 to the three months ended June 30, 2008. The retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge (“complimentaries”) is included in gross revenue and then deducted as promotional allowances. As a result, complimentaries neither increase nor decrease our overall net operating revenue.


 
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Operating Costs and Expenses

The following operating cost and expense discussion excludes discontinued operations. Operating costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were as follows (in thousands):

   
Three months
ended June 30,
             
   
2009
   
2008
   
Variance
   
Percentage
Variance
 
                         
Gaming
  $ 4,589     $ 5,105     $ (516 )     (10.1 %)
Hotel, food and beverage
    1,659       1,632       27       1.7 %
General and administrative
    4,547       5,239       (692 )     (13.2 %)
Depreciation
    1,550       1,696       (146 )     (8.6 %)
Total operating costs and expenses
  $ 12,345     $ 13,672     $ (1,327 )     (9.7 %)

Gaming expenses

Gaming expenses decreased $0.5 million, or 10.1%, from the three months ended June 30, 2008 to the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decrease in expenses at our Colorado casinos that are directly related to decreased gaming revenue and a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar.

Gaming expenses at the Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton decreased $0.1 million, or 8.6%, from $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, due to a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar. In Canadian dollars, gaming expenses increased by CAD 0.1 million, or 5.5%, from CAD 1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to CAD 1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to an increase in slot royalties and payroll.

Gaming expenses at Womacks decreased $0.1 million, or 11.5%, from $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decline in gaming expenses that are directly associated with gaming revenue. There were no significant increases or decreases in gaming expenses period over period.

Gaming expenses at the Century Casino & Hotel in Central City decreased $0.1 million, or 7.1%, from $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decline in variable expenses associated with gaming revenue. There were no significant increases or decreases in gaming expenses period over period.

Gaming expenses aboard the cruise ships on which we operate declined by $0.1 million, or 23.7%, from $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decline in concession fees paid to the cruise ship operators.

Hotel, food and beverage expenses

Hotel, food and beverage expenses remained flat at $1.6 million when comparing the three months ended June 30, 2009 to the three months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar from the second quarter of 2008 to the second quarter of 2009. In U.S. dollars, hotel, food and beverage expenses at our casino in Edmonton remained flat at $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008. In Canadian dollars, hotel, food and beverage expenses increased CAD 0.2 million, or 18.9%, from CAD 0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to CAD 0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to an increase in payroll of CAD 0.1 million and an increase in food & beverage costs of CAD 0.1 million.

 
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General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased $0.7 million, or 13.2%, from $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. General and administrative expenses include facility maintenance, utilities, property and liability insurance, property taxes, housekeeping, and all administrative departments, such as information technology, accounting, human resources and internal audit.

General and administrative expenses at the Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton decreased by $0.1 million, or 10.6%, from $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to the decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar. In Canadian dollars, general and administrative expenses remained flat at CAD 1.3 million when comparing the three months ended June 30, 2009 to the three months ended June 30, 2008. Increases in payroll expenses and maintenance expenses were offset by decreases in utility charges and property taxes.

General and administrative expenses at Womacks decreased by $0.2 million, or 24.6%, from $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, due to a $0.2 million decrease in payroll related to reduced staffing at the casino.

General and administrative expenses at the Century Casino & Hotel in Central City decreased by $0.1 million, or 5.1%, from $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 to $0.9 for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease is primarily due to a decline in payroll expenses and professional fees.

Combined general and administrative expenses aboard the cruise ships remained flat at less than $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008.

Corporate expenses decreased by $0.3 million, or 14.7%, from $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decrease in travel expenses of $0.1 million and a decline in payroll expense of $0.2 million.

At June 30, 2009, we had $1.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options and unvested restricted stock. Of this amount, $0.4 million is expected to be recognized over the remainder of 2009, and $0.8 million is expected to be recognized in subsequent years through 2011.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense decreased by $0.1 million, or 8.6%, from $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease is primarily the result of the decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar, which resulted in a decline in depreciation expense of $0.1 million at our casino in Canada. In Canadian dollars, depreciation remained flat at the Edmonton casino for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008. Depreciation expense at our remaining properties remained flat period over period.


 
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Non-operating income (expense)

The following non-operating income (expense) discussion excludes discontinued operations. Non-operating income (expense) for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was as follows (in thousands):

   
Three months
ended June 30,
             
   
2009
   
2008
   
Variance
   
Percentage
Variance
 
                         
Interest income
  $ 1     $ 10     $ (9 )     (90.0 %)
Interest expense
    (915 )     (975 )     60       6.2 %
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation and other
    276       (18 )     294       (1,633.3 %)
Non-operating expense
  $ (638 )   $ (983 )   $ 345       35.1 %

Interest income

Interest income is directly related to interest earned on our cash reserves.

Interest expense

The decrease in interest expense is primarily due to a decrease in our average debt balance from $45.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $34.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, partially offset by an increase in interest rates on our Colorado debt. Our weighted average interest rate, excluding the impact of the amortization of deferred financing charges and one-time charges incurred in 2008 for obtaining a bank waiver of a financial covenant related to our Central City debt, was 5.8% and 8.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.

Gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other

We recognized foreign currency gains of $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Our foreign currency gains and losses arise from the revaluation of loans that we deemed to be no longer permanently invested and on the exchange of currency. We have outstanding cash denominated in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, Euros and South African rand.

Other Items

Earnings from equity investment

We own 33.3% of all shares issued by CPL. Our portion of CPL’s earnings are recorded as earnings from equity investment.  We recorded $0.1 million and $0.2 million of earnings from our investment in CPL for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. The increase is primarily due to an increase in gaming revenue offset by a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Polish zloty of 49.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008.


 
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Taxes

Our foreign earnings significantly impact our tax rate. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, we incurred pre-tax losses for our U.S. based operations (including corporate losses) of $1.6 million compared to pre-tax earnings at our foreign operations of $0.7 million. We currently have a valuation established for our U.S. deferred tax assets of $4.9 million. If we conclude at a later date that the realization of these deferred taxes is more likely than not, we will reduce the valuation allowance as appropriate. Accordingly, for the three months ended June 30, 2009, we did not record a tax benefit on U.S. operating losses.

Amounts in thousands
 
For the three months
ended June 30, 2009
   
For the three months
ended June 30, 2008
 
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective tax rate
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective
tax rate
 
Canada
  $ 495     $ 132       26.7 %   $ 1,062     $ 299       28.2 %
United States (1)
    (1,653 )     21       (1.3 %)     (2,321 )     (892 )     38.4 %
Mauritius  (2)
    (496 )     (50 )     10.1 %     524       19       3.6 %
Austria
    599       (3 )     (0.5 %)     52       6       11.5 %
Poland
    110       -       - %     (11 )     -       - %
Total
  $ (945 )   $ 100       (10.6 %)   $ (694 )   $ (568 )     81.8 %
(1) 2009 includes an accrual for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48
(2) Includes the earnings of the South African Branch of Century Resorts International taxed at South African rates


Six months ended June 30, 2009 vs 2008

Revenue

The following revenue discussion excludes discontinued operations. Net operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was as follows (in thousands):

   
Six months
ended June 30,
             
   
2009
   
2008
   
Variance
   
Percentage
Variance
 
                         
Gaming
  $ 22,610     $ 25,986     $ (3,376 )     (13.0 %)
Hotel, food and beverage
    3,936       4,198       (262 )     (6.2 %)
Other
    872       958       (86 )     (9.0 %)
Gross revenue
    27,418       31,142       (3,724 )     (12.0 %)
Less promotional allowances
    3,535       3,739       204       (5.5 %)
Net operating revenue
  $ 23,883     $ 27,403     $ (3,520 )     (12.8 %)

Gaming revenue

Gaming revenue decreased by $3.4 million, or 13.0%, from $26.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $22.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Reduced revenue at all of our properties contributed to this decline, as discussed below.

Gaming revenue at the Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton decreased by $1.4 million, or 16.6%, from $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $7.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily resulting from a 23.6% decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar compared to the average exchange rate for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Gaming revenue in Canadian dollars remained flat at $8.5 million when comparing the six months ended Jun 30, 2009 to the six months ended June 30, 2008. A 2.1% increase in slot revenue was offset entirely by a 3.0% decrease in table revenue.

As previously mentioned, on July 2, 2009, gaming establishments in Colorado raised the maximum betting limit from $5 to $100, can now be open for 24 hours and are permitted to have roulette and craps tables. While management cannot project the impact of this change, we believe that our gaming revenues in Cripple Creek, Colorado and Central City, Colorado will be positively impacted.


 
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Gaming revenue at Womacks in Cripple Creek decreased by $0.9 million, or 13.6%, from $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $5.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Management believes that the opening of a larger casino in Cripple Creek in May 2008 has impacted our revenue. We are currently reviewing various marketing and other strategies to increase gaming revenue at Womacks. Womacks has continued the effort to improve its customers’ experience by converting 100% of the total machines on the floor to Ticket in/Ticket out devices. The Cripple Creek gaming market remained flat when comparing the six months ended June 30, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2009. Management believes that a decline in the market resulting from the continuing economic recession was offset by the opening of a larger casino in May 2008.   Our market share of the Cripple Creek gaming revenue declined from 9.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to 8.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  This represents a 14.5% decrease in the market share while our share of the slot machines in the Cripple Creek market declined by 16.1%.

Gaming revenue at the Century Casino and Hotel in Central City decreased by $0.7 million, or 7.2%, from $9.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Management believes that gaming revenue was negatively impacted by a 10.0% decline in the Central City gaming market for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, which can be attributed to the continuing economic recession. Our market share of the Central City gaming revenue increased from 28.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to 29.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Gaming revenue aboard the cruise ships on which we operated decreased by $0.4 million, or 30.7%, from $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Management believes that the cruise ships have significantly reduced their ticket prices in an effort to attract more passengers. Management believes that this has resulted in consumers with less discretionary income traveling on the ships, indirectly leading to less play at our casinos. Management also believes that the shutdown of the casino on the Silvercloud during drydock in May, in addition to fewer gaming days on the Silvercloud during the first quarter of 2009, negatively impacted our gaming revenue.

Hotel, food and beverage revenue

Hotel, food and beverage revenue decreased by $0.3 million, or 6.2%, from $4.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar. In U.S. dollars, hotel, food and beverage revenue at our casino in Edmonton decreased by $0.3 million, or 10.3%, from $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. In Canadian dollars, hotel, food and beverage revenue increased CAD 0.2 million, or 7.4%, from CAD 2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to CAD 2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Promotional allowances

Promotional allowances decreased by $0.2 million, or 5.5%, from $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Promotional allowances decreased by $0.1 million at Womacks and $0.1 million at our casino in Central City due to a decline in award earning revenue by the customer. The retail value of complimentaries are included in gross revenue and then deducted as promotional allowances. As a result, complimentaries neither increase nor decrease our overall net operating revenue.


 
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Operating Costs and Expenses

The following operating cost and expense discussion excludes discontinued operations. Operating costs and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were as follows (in thousands):

   
Six months
ended June 30,
             
   
2009
   
2008
   
Variance
   
Percentage
Variance
 
                         
Gaming
  $ 9,058     $ 10,497     $ (1,439 )     (13.7 %)
Hotel, food and beverage
    3,199       3,360       (161 )     (4.8 %)
General and administrative
    8,878       10,506       (1,628 )     (15.5 %)
Depreciation
    3,122       3,365       (243 )     (7.2 %)
Total operating costs and expenses
  $ 24,257     $ 27,728     $ (3,471 )     (12.5 %)

Gaming expenses

Gaming expenses decreased $1.4 million, or 13.7%, from $10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decrease in expenses at our Colorado casinos that are directly related to decreased gaming revenue and reduced staffing. Also contributing to the decrease was a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar.

Gaming expenses at the Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton decreased $0.4 million, or 12.9%, from $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, due to a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar. In Canadian dollars, gaming expenses increased CAD 0.1 million, or 3.9%, from CAD 3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to CAD 3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 primarily due to an increase in slot royalties.

Gaming expenses at Womacks decreased $0.5 million, or 18.3%, from $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. This decrease is primarily the result of a $0.1 million decrease in gaming taxes resulting from the decrease in gaming revenue, a decline in royalties of $0.1 million and a decline in payroll expenses of $0.1 million.  As part of a plan to bring expenses in line with revenue levels, management has reduced gaming staff levels at the casino.

Gaming expenses at the Century Casino & Hotel in Central City decreased $0.3 million, or 8.7%, from $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a $0.1 million decrease in gaming taxes resulting from the decrease in gaming revenue, a $0.1 million decrease in slot conversion expenses and a $0.1 million decrease in payroll expenses. As part of a plan to bring expenses back in line with revenue levels, management has reduced gaming staff levels at the casino.

Gaming expenses aboard the cruise ships on which we operate declined by $0.3 million, or 24.8%, from $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decline in concession fees paid to the cruise ship operators.


 
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Hotel, food and beverage expenses

Hotel, food and beverage expenses decreased by $0.2 million, or 4.8%, from $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar from the first six months of 2008 to the first six months of 2009. In U.S. dollars, hotel, food and beverage expenses at our casino in Edmonton decreased by $0.1 million, or 8.2%, from $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. In Canadian dollars, hotel, food and beverage expenses increased CAD 0.2 million, or 9.2%, from CAD 1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to CAD 1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to an increase in payroll of CAD 0.1 million and increased food & beverage costs of CAD 0.1 million.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased $1.6 million, or 15.5%, from $10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $8.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. General and administrative expenses include facility maintenance, utilities, property and liability insurance, property taxes, housekeeping, and all administrative departments, such as information technology, accounting, human resources and internal audit.

General and administrative expenses at the Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton decreased by $0.3 million, or 13.5%, from $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to the decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar. In Canadian dollars, general and administrative expenses increased by CAD 0.1 million, or 4.0%, from CAD 2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to CAD 2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to an increase in maintenance charges.

General and administrative expenses at Womacks decreased by $0.4 million, or 23.8%, from $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, due to a $0.4 million decrease in payroll related to reduced staffing and contract labor at the casino.

General and administrative expenses at the Century Casino & Hotel in Central City decreased by $0.3 million, or 13.3%, from $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease is primarily the result of a $0.2 million decline in payroll expenses related to reduced staffing at the casino and a $0.1 million decline in professional fees.

Combined general and administrative expenses aboard the cruise ships remained flat at less than $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008.

Corporate expenses decreased by $0.6 million, or 14.9%, from $4.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a decrease in payroll expense of $0.3 million, a decline in travel expenses of $0.1 million and a decline in legal, accounting and other professional fees of $0.2 million.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense decreased by $0.2 million, or 7.2%, from $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease is primarily the result of gaming equipment at Womacks becoming fully depreciated and a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar, which resulted in a decline in depreciation expense of $0.1 million at our casino in Canada. In Canadian dollars, depreciation remained flat at the casino for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.


 
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Non-operating income (expense)

The following non-operating income (expense) discussion excludes discontinued operations. Non-operating income (expense) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was as follows (in thousands):

   
Six months
ended June 30,
             
   
2009
   
2008
   
Variance
   
Percentage
Variance
 
                         
Interest income
  $ 10     $ 22     $ (12 )     (54.5 %)
Interest expense
    (1,815 )     (2,208 )     393       17.8 %
(Losses) gains on foreign currency translation and other
    (249 )     101       (350 )     (346.5 %)
Non-operating expense
  $ (2,054 )   $ (2,085 )   $ (31 )     1.5 %

Interest income

Interest income is directly related to interest earned on our cash reserves.

Interest expense

The decrease in interest expense is primarily due to a decrease in our average debt balance from $47.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $35.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, offset by an increase in interest rates on our Colorado debt. Our weighted average interest rate, excluding the impact of the amortization of deferred financing charges and one-time charges incurred in 2008 for obtaining bank waivers of a financial covenant related to our Central City debt, was 7.4% and 8.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.

(Losses) gains on foreign currency transactions and other

We recognized foreign currency gains of $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and foreign currency losses of $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Our foreign currency gains and losses arise from the revaluation of loans that we deemed to be no longer permanently invested and on the exchange of currency. We have outstanding cash denominated in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, Euros and South African rand.

Other Items

Earnings from equity investment

We own 33.3% of all shares issued by CPL. Our portion of CPL’s earnings are recorded as earnings from equity investment.  We recorded $0.5 million and $0.2 million of earnings from our investment in CPL for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. The decline is primarily a result of a lower hold percentage on both slot and table games during the first quarter of 2009 and a decline in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Polish zloty of 47.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.


 
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Taxes

Our foreign earnings significantly impact our tax rate. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we incurred pre-tax losses for our U.S. based operations (including corporate losses) of $3.1 million compared to pre-tax earnings at our foreign operations of $0.9 million. We currently have a valuation established for our U.S. deferred tax assets of $4.9 million. If we conclude at a later date that the realization of these deferred taxes is more likely than not, we will reduce the valuation allowance as appropriate.  Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2009, we did not record a tax benefit on U.S. operating losses.

Amounts in thousands
 
For the six months
ended June 30, 2009
   
For the six months
ended June 30, 2008
 
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective tax rate
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective
tax rate
 
Canada
  $ 1,291     $ 353       27.3 %   $ 1,784     $ 526       29.5 %
United States (1)
    (3,112 )     32       (1.0 %)     (5,305 )     (1,793 )     33.8 %
Mauritius (2)
    (1,270 )     (70 )     5.5 %     1,129       42       3.7 %
Austria
    687       4       0.6 %     (67 )     12       (17.9 %)
Poland
    219  </