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CHDN 2015.6.30 10Q

 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to            
Commission file number 001-33998
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky
61-0156015
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
600 North Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 400 Louisville, Kentucky 40222
(502) 636-4400
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(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 x    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) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
x
 
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
 
Smaller reporting company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  ¨    No  x
The number of shares outstanding of Registrant’s common stock at July 22, 2015 was 17,580,101 shares.
 
 
 


CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited) (in thousands)
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
59,244

 
$
67,936

Restricted cash
28,685

 
26,065

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,839 at June 30, 2015 and $4,246 at December 31, 2014
66,885

 
75,890

Deferred income taxes
18,759

 
18,519

Income taxes receivable
—

 
29,455

Game technology and rights, net
8,250

 
530

Other current assets
33,243

 
24,135

Total current assets
215,066

 
242,530

Property and equipment, net
589,552

 
595,315

Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliate
107,465

 
109,548

Goodwill
840,947

 
840,947

Other intangible assets, net
521,607

 
549,972

Other assets
24,353

 
24,192

Total assets
$
2,298,990

 
$
2,362,504

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
66,291

 
$
45,597

Bank overdraft
5,766

 
544

Purses payable
21,490

 
11,169

Account wagering deposit liabilities
21,160

 
18,137

Accrued expenses
92,665

 
93,286

Income taxes payable
32,609

 
—

Tax refund due to Big Fish Games former equity holders
6,313

 
18,087

Deferred revenue
10,985

 
51,833

Deferred revenue - Big Fish Games
62,844

 
41,747

Big Fish Games deferred payment, current
28,100

 
27,180

Big Fish Games earnout liability, current
272,850

 
—

Current maturities of long-term debt
13,750

 
11,250

Dividends payable
—

 
17,419

Total current liabilities
634,823

 
336,249

Long-term debt, net of current maturities
299,992

 
459,105

Notes payable
300,000

 
300,000

Big Fish Games deferred payment, net of current amount due
54,200

 
51,620

Big Fish Games earnout liability, net of current amount due
66,050

 
327,800

Other liabilities
24,521

 
21,718

Deferred revenue
13,641

 
16,489

Deferred income taxes
149,326

 
149,522

Total liabilities
1,542,553

 
1,662,503

Commitments and contingencies

 

Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, no par value; 250 shares authorized; no shares issued
—

 
—

Common stock, no par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 17,580 shares issued at June 30, 2015 and 17,472 shares issued at December 31, 2014
265,645

 
262,280

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(540
)
 
(125
)
Retained earnings
491,332

 
437,846

Total shareholders' equity
756,437

 
700,001

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,298,990

 
$
2,362,504

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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 CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per common share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Big Fish Games
$
104,526

 
$
—

 
$
196,429

 
$
—

Casinos
83,770

 
81,779

 
169,185

 
168,165

TwinSpires
60,748

 
57,076

 
106,063

 
103,160

Racing
155,436

 
159,435

 
179,874

 
190,014

Other
4,759

 
5,182

 
8,598

 
9,274

 
409,239


303,472

 
660,149

 
470,613

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Big Fish Games
83,446

 
—

 
165,605

 
—

Casinos
61,062

 
62,005

 
121,843

 
124,051

TwinSpires
37,607

 
36,811

 
69,388

 
70,388

Racing
75,850

 
85,483

 
112,360

 
128,703

Other
5,303

 
6,350

 
10,906

 
12,048

Research and development
9,847

 
—

 
20,079

 
—

Selling, general and administrative expenses
22,035

 
18,666

 
43,607

 
40,131

Acquisition related charges
8,200

 
—

 
14,600

 
—

Insurance recoveries, net of losses
—

 
—

 
—

 
(431
)
Operating income
105,889

 
94,157

 
101,761

 
95,723

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
6

 
5

 
224

 
9

Interest expense
(7,112
)
 
(4,961
)
 
(14,596
)
 
(9,934
)
Equity in gains of unconsolidated investments
2,907

 
2,506

 
5,855

 
4,796

Gain on sale of equity investment
—

 
—

 
5,817

 
—

Miscellaneous, net
28

 
393

 
(160
)
 
368

 
(4,171
)
 
(2,057
)
 
(2,860
)
 
(4,761
)
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes
101,718

 
92,100

 
98,901

 
90,962

Income tax provision
(46,674
)
 
(34,767
)
 
(45,415
)
 
(34,329
)
Net earnings
$
55,044

 
$
57,333

 
$
53,486

 
$
56,633

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings per common share data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
3.12

 
$
3.23

 
$
3.04

 
$
3.20

Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
3.10

 
$
3.21

 
$
3.02

 
$
3.17

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
17,331

 
17,531

 
17,300

 
17,475

Diluted
17,735

 
17,880

 
17,698

 
17,884

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive loss:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation, net of tax effect
(28
)
 
—

 
(415
)
 
—

Other comprehensive loss
(28
)
 
—

 
(415
)
 
—

Comprehensive earnings
$
55,016

 
$
57,333

 
$
53,071

 
$
56,633

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) (in thousands)
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
53,486

 
$
56,633

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
54,677

 
31,044

Game technology and rights amortization
3,060

 
—

Acquisition related charges
14,600

 
—

Asset impairment loss
250

 
—

Loss on asset disposals
393

 
66

Gain on sale of equity investment
(5,817
)
 
—

Equity in gains of unconsolidated investments
(5,855
)
 
(4,796
)
Dividend from investment in unconsolidated affiliate
7,500

 
—

Share-based compensation
6,095

 
8,354

Other
804

 
302

Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisition:
 
 
 
Restricted cash
(2,620
)
 
2,385

Accounts receivable
(13,431
)
 
(13,828
)
Other current assets
(8,615
)
 
(4,981
)
Game technology and rights
(11,217
)
 
—

Accounts payable
26,972

 
28,433

Purses payable
10,321

 
2,036

Accrued expenses
(1,028
)
 
(1,775
)
Deferred revenue
422

 
(25,843
)
Income taxes receivable and payable
59,045

 
38,967

Other assets and liabilities
5,136

 
2,091

Net cash provided by operating activities
194,178

 
119,088

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Additions to property and equipment
(22,681
)
 
(38,475
)
Deferred payments to Big Fish Games former equity holders
(959
)
 
—

Investment in joint ventures
(332
)
 
(6,500
)
Proceeds from sale of equity investment
6,000

 
—

Purchases of minority investments
(81
)
 
(273
)
Proceeds on sale of property and equipment
81

 
88

Net cash used in investing activities
(17,972
)
 
(45,160
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings on bank line of credit
189,871

 
210,854

Repayments on bank line of credit
(346,484
)
 
(211,247
)
Tax refund payments to Big Fish Games equity holders
(11,773
)
 
—

Change in bank overdraft
5,222

 
5,504

Payment of dividends
(17,419
)
 
(15,186
)
Repurchase of common stock
—

 
(61,561
)
Repurchase of common stock from share-based compensation
(5,929
)
 
(8,121
)
Common stock issued
88

 
4,525

Windfall tax benefit from share-based compensation
3,103

 
4,465

Loan origination fees
(26
)
 
(170
)
Debt issuance costs
—

 
(1,029
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(183,347
)
 
(71,966
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(7,141
)
 
1,962

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(1,551
)
 
—

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
67,936

 
44,708

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
59,244

 
$
46,670

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) (in thousands)

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest
$
13,589

 
$
8,689

Income taxes
$
527

 
$
112

Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock in connection with the Company's restricted stock plans
$
16,247

 
$
2,943

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all of the disclosures normally required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America or those normally made in Churchill Downs Incorporated’s (the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K. The year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Accordingly, the reader of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for further information. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Company’s customary accounting practices and have not been audited.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of this information have been made, and all such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Certain amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were reclassified to be consistent with current year presentation. There was no impact from these reclassifications on net loss or cash flows.
The Company’s revenues and earnings are seasonal in nature, primarily due to its Racing segment. Therefore, revenues and operating results for any interim quarter are generally not indicative of the revenues and operating results for the year and may not be comparable with results for the corresponding period of the previous year. For instance, the Company historically has had fewer live racing days during the first quarter of each year, and the majority of its live racing revenue occurs during the second quarter, with the running of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks. The Company conducted 66 live thoroughbred racing days during the second quarter of 2015, which compares to 114 live thoroughbred racing days during the second quarter of 2014. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company conducted 123 live thoroughbred racing days, which compares to 211 live racing days during the six months ended June 30, 2014. This decrease is primarily related to the cessation of pari-mutuel operations at Calder Race Course in July 2014. Furthermore, casino revenues and earnings have historically been higher during the first quarter due to seasonal revenues from the Company's predominately southern casino properties. The Company's revenues from its Big Fish Games segment also have a seasonal component and are typically lower during the summer months.
Customer Loyalty Programs
The Company’s customer loyalty programs offer incentives to customers who wager at the Company’s racetracks, through its advance deposit wagering platform, TwinSpires.com, or at its casino facilities. The TSC Elite program is for pari-mutuel wagering at the Company’s racetracks or through TwinSpires.com. The Player’s Club is offered at the Company’s casino facilities in Louisiana, Florida, Maine and Mississippi. At each of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the outstanding reward point liabilities were $1.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively, and were included in accrued expenses.
Promotional Allowances
Promotional allowances, which include the Company’s customer loyalty programs, primarily consist of the retail value of complimentary goods and services provided to guests at no charge. The retail value of these promotional allowances is included in gross revenue and then deducted to arrive at net revenue.
During the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, promotional allowances of $9.5 million and $9.0 million, respectively, were included as a reduction to net revenues. During those periods, TwinSpires promotional allowances were $3.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Casino promotional allowances were $5.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively. Racing promotional allowances were $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The estimated cost of providing casino promotional allowances included in operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $2.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, promotional allowances of $16.6 million for both periods, were included as a reduction to net revenues. During those periods, TwinSpires promotional allowances were $6.6 million and $6.2 million, respectively. Casino promotional allowances were $9.8 million and $10.0 million, respectively. Racing promotional allowances were $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The estimated cost of providing casino promotional allowances included in operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $4.1 million and $4.9 million, respectively.
Game Technology and Rights
Game technology and rights are purchased from third-party developers both before and after the production or launch of games. The Company pays amounts to these developers as they reach agreed-upon milestones. Once the game is launched, the Company amortizes its game technology and rights on an accelerated basis over the useful life of the game, which is generally one year.
Research and Development
Costs incurred for research and development activities are expensed as incurred. Development costs associated with software to

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be sold are capitalized when technological feasibility has been established through the date the product is available for general release. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no material amounts capitalized. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company incurred research and development expenses of $9.8 million and $20.1 million, respectively, within its Big Fish Games, Inc. ("Big Fish Games") segment, which consisted primarily of compensation related expenses.
NOTE 2 — NEW VENTURES & ACQUISITIONS
California Internet Gaming
During May 2015, the Company's Internet real-money gaming operations, Churchill Downs Interactive Gaming ("I-Gaming"), entered into an agreement with a licensed California card room operator ("Licensed Operator") to provide Internet-based interactive gaming services within California, should enabling legislation be enacted which would permit such activities. The term of the agreement commences after enabling legislation and upon the acceptance of the first customer wager, continuing thereafter for a ten-year period. The venture provides for I-Gaming and the Licensed Operator to jointly provide a platform for operations, to obtain and maintain required licenses and regulatory approvals and to otherwise market and operate the venture, which may include poker and other real-money gaming activities, to California residents. At this time, it is difficult to assess whether this legislation will be enacted into law, and the effect it would have on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operation.
Big Fish Games
On December 16, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of Big Fish Games. Big Fish Games, which has locations in Seattle, Washington, Oakland, California and Luxembourg, employs approximately 599 employees and develops casual games for PCs and mobile devices worldwide. Big Fish Games operates in three business lines: premium paid, casino and casual free-to-play. The Company acquired Big Fish Games to leverage its casino and casual game experience and assembled workforce, and to position itself in the mobile and online game industry. The Company financed the acquisition with borrowings under its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”) and the addition of a $200 million Term Loan Facility (“Term Loan”) to the existing Senior Secured Credit Facility.
The purchase price consideration was $838.3 million, composed of $401.7 million in cash, a deferred payment to the founder of Big Fish Games of $85.3 million, payable over three years and recorded at fair value of $78.0 million as of the acquisition date, an estimated payable to the Big Fish Games equity holders related to an income tax refund of $18.1 million and $15.8 million payable in 157,115 shares of the common stock of the Company. In addition, the Company may be required to pay additional variable cash consideration that is contingent upon the achievement of certain performance milestones of Big Fish Games through December 31, 2015 and is limited to a maximum of $350 million based on achievement of certain non-GAAP earnings targets before interest and tax. The estimated fair value of the earnout liability at the acquisition date was $324.7 million. The Company estimated the fair value of the deferred payment and the earnout liability using a discounted cash flows analysis over the period in which the obligation is expected to be settled, and applied a discount rate based on the Company’s cost of debt. The cost of debt as of the closing date was based on the observed market yields of the Company’s Senior Unsecured Notes issued in December of 2013 and was adjusted for the difference in seniority and term of the deferred payment and the earnout liability. See Note 7 for further discussion of the fair value measurement of the deferred payment and the earnout liability.
The fair values recorded were based upon a preliminary valuation. Estimates and assumptions used in such valuation are subject to change, which could be significant, within the measurement period up to one year from the acquisition date. The primary area of the preliminary valuation that was not finalized at June 30, 2015 related to the 2014 provision to return income tax adjustments which the Company expects to complete during the third quarter of 2015.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company obtained additional information to assist it in determining the values of the liabilities assumed at the acquisition date and changes which occurred during the measurement period. A measurement period adjustment was recorded related to estimated payroll taxes associated with the earnout liability. The Company retroactively adjusted the December 31, 2014 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet by increasing deferred income taxes by $0.8 million, increasing goodwill by $1.4 million and increasing accrued expenses by $2.2 million. In addition, the Company made deferred payments of $12.7 million to Big Fish Games former equity holders for the receipt of a federal income tax refund and working capital adjustments related to the acquisition.
The following table summarizes (in thousands) the current fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, net of cash acquired of $34.7 million, at the date of acquisition.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

 
Total
Accounts receivable
$
19,274

Income taxes receivable
18,087

Prepaid expenses
9,727

Deferred income taxes
1,708

Other assets
1,780

Property and equipment
14,632

Goodwill
540,331

Other intangible assets
362,863

Total assets acquired
968,402

Accounts payable
9,064

Accrued expenses
19,217

Income taxes payable
210

Deferred revenue
37,250

Deferred income taxes
96,182

Other liabilities
2,821

Total liabilities acquired
164,744

Purchase price, net of cash acquired
$
803,658

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, Big Fish Games contributed revenues of $104.5 million and $196.4 million, respectively, and earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and acquisition-related charges of $6.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
Pro Forma
The following table illustrates the effect on net revenues and earnings from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as if the Company had acquired Big Fish Games as of the beginning of 2014. The unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisition of Big Fish Games been consummated at the beginning of 2014 (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
2014
Net revenues
$
381,993

$
623,455

Earnings from continuing operations
$
55,699

$
54,061

Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. Equity Investment and Management Agreement
On October 28, 2014, the Company signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire a 25% ownership interest in Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC ("SCH"), a newly formed entity which will own Saratoga Casino and Raceway in Saratoga Springs, NY; Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc.'s ("SHRI") controlling interest in Saratoga Casino Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado; and SHRI's 50% interest in a joint venture with Delaware North Companies to manage the Gideon Putnam Hotel and Resort in Saratoga Springs.
In addition, the Company signed a five-year management agreement pursuant to which it will manage Saratoga Casino and Raceway and Saratoga Casino Black Hawk. Both the funding of the equity investment and the commencement of the management agreement are subject to regulatory approval and licensing requirements in New York and Colorado.
NOTE 3 — NATURAL DISASTERS
On April 28, 2012, a hailstorm caused damage to portions of Louisville, Kentucky including Churchill Downs Racetrack ("Churchill Downs") and its separate training facility known as Trackside Louisville. Both locations sustained damage to their stable areas as well as damages to administrative offices and several other structures. The Company carries property and casualty insurance, subject to a $0.5 million deductible. During 2012 and 2013, the Company received partial payments for the claim from its insurance carriers. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company received final proceeds of $0.4 million, which it recognized as insurance recoveries, net of losses as a component of operating income. The insurance claims for this event have been finalized, and the Company does not expect to receive additional funds from this claim.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 4 — INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE
Miami Valley Gaming Joint Venture
The Company's 50% joint venture with Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (“DNC”) was established during 2012 to develop a new harness racetrack and video lottery terminal (“VLT”) casino facility in Lebanon, Ohio. Through the joint venture agreement, the Company and DNC formed a new company, Miami Valley Gaming, LLC (“MVG”), to manage both the Company’s and DNC’s interests in the development and operation of the racetrack and VLT casino facility. On December 21, 2012, MVG completed the purchase of the harness racing licenses and certain assets held by Lebanon Trotting Club Inc. and Miami Valley Trotting Inc. ("MVG Sellers") for total consideration of $60.0 million, of which $10.0 million was funded at closing with the remainder funded through a $50.0 million note payable with a six year term effective upon the commencement of casino operations. In addition, there is a potential contingent consideration payment of $10.0 million based on the financial performance of the facility during the seven-year period after casino operations commence.
On December 12, 2013, the new facility opened in Lebanon, Ohio on a 120-acre site. The facility includes a 5/8-mile harness racing track and an 186,000-square-foot casino facility with approximately 1,590 VLTs. MVG invested $204.6 million in the new facility, including a $50.0 million license fee to the Ohio Lottery Commission.
Since both DNC and the Company have participating rights over MVG, and both must consent to MVG's operating, investing and financing decisions, the Company accounts for MVG using the equity method. Summarized financial information for MVG is comprised of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets
$
23,382

 
$
24,943

Property and equipment, net
125,597

 
130,868

Other assets, net
105,059

 
105,059

Total assets
$
254,038

 
$
260,870

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Members' Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities
$
17,110

 
$
16,775

Current portion of long-term debt
8,332

 
8,332

Long-term debt, excluding current portion
23,591

 
26,584

Other liabilities
75

 
83

Members' equity
204,930

 
209,096

Total liabilities and members' equity
$
254,038

 
$
260,870

The joint venture's long-term debt consists of a $50.0 million secured note payable from MVG to the MVG Sellers payable quarterly over 6 years through November 2019 at a 5.0% interest rate for which it has funded $12.5 million in principal repayments. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company received distributions from MVG totaling $4.0 million and $7.5 million, respectively.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Casino revenue
$
33,119

 
$
33,124

 
$
65,163

 
$
64,287

Non-casino revenue
1,879

 
1,913

 
3,836

 
3,544

Net revenues
34,998

 
35,037

 
68,999

 
67,831

Operating and SG&A expenses
25,052

 
24,777

 
49,686

 
48,988

Depreciation & amortization expenses
3,154

 
3,474

 
6,298

 
6,841

Pre-opening expenses
—

 
—

 
—

 
54

Operating income
6,792

 
6,786

 
13,015

 
11,948

Interest (expense) income, net
(1,073
)
 
(1,194
)
 
(2,181
)
 
(2,274
)
Net income
$
5,719

 
$
5,592

 
$
10,834

 
$
9,674


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

The Company's 50% share of MVG's results has been included in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Equity in gains of unconsolidated investments
$
2,859

 
$
2,796

 
$
5,417

 
$
4,837

NOTE 5 — INCOME TAXES
The Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was 46% and 38%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was greater than the Federal statutory rate due to expenses related to the revaluation of liabilities associated with the purchase of Big Fish Games, state and local income tax expense and certain expenses that were not deductible for tax purposes. These additional tax expenses were partially mitigated by the manufacturing deduction that will be available associated with the development of social games by Big Fish Games.
Certain tax authorities may periodically audit the Company, and the Company may occasionally be assessed interest and penalties by tax jurisdictions. The Company recognizes accrued interest from uncertain income tax benefits in its income tax provision, while penalties are accrued in selling, general and administrative expenses. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded $0.1 million interest expense related to uncertain income tax benefits and had gross uncertain tax benefits of $3.0 million as of June 30, 2015. If these benefits had been recognized, there would have been a $1.6 million decrease to annual income tax expense. $1.1 million of the uncertain tax positions were related to issues that existed prior to the acquisition of Big Fish Games, and to the extent that these liabilities are incurred, they would be reimbursed by the pre-acquisition shareholders of Big Fish Games, in conjunction with a tax indemnity agreement.
During October 2012, the Company funded a $2.9 million income tax payment to the State of Illinois related to a dispute over its state income tax apportionment methodology, which was recorded as an other asset. The Company filed its state income tax returns related to the years 2002 through 2005 following the methodology prescribed by Illinois statute; however, the State of Illinois took a contrary tax position. The Company filed a formal protest with the State of Illinois during the fourth quarter of 2012. The Company won its protest and the state has elected not to appeal the court decision. During July 2015, the Company received the $2.9 million refund. The refund will not have an impact on the Company’s tax rate.
NOTE 6 — GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS IMPAIRMENT TEST
In accordance with ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other: Testing Goodwill for Impairment and ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other: Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment, the Company completed the required annual impairment tests of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as of March 31, 2015, and no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets was required. The Company assessed its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by performing its step one fair value calculations on a quantitative basis for each of its reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. The Company concluded that the fair values of its reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded their carrying value and therefore step two of the assessment was not required. Goodwill and definite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets are summarized as follows (in thousands):
 
Big Fish Games
 
Casinos
 
TwinSpires
 
Racing
 
Other
Investments
 
Total
Goodwill as of December 31, 2014
$
540,331

 
$
117,659

 
$
127,364

 
$
51,659

 
$
3,934

 
$
840,947

Adjustments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Goodwill as of June 30, 2015
$
540,331

 
$
117,659

 
$
127,364

 
$
51,659

 
$
3,934

 
$
840,947


 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Gross Carrying Value
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Book Value
 
Gross Carrying Value
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Book Value
Definite-lived intangible assets
$
231,775

 
$
(68,511
)
 
$
163,264

 
$
238,865

 
$
(47,236
)
 
$
191,629

Indefinite-lived intangible assets
358,343

 
—

 
358,343

 
358,343

 
—

 
358,343

Total
$
590,118

 
$
(68,511
)
 
$
521,607

 
$
597,208

 
$
(47,236
)
 
$
549,972


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company reduced its customer relationships intangible asset and accumulated amortization by $7.0 million, related to TwinSpires, as this amount was fully amortized. In addition, the Company reduced its customer relationships intangible asset and accumulated amortization by $0.1 million, related to Bluff, as this amount was fully amortized.
NOTE 7 — FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The Company endeavors to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2015
 
Level 1
 
Level 3
Cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
28,254

 
$
—

Big Fish Games deferred payments
—

 
82,300

Big Fish Games earnout liability
—

 
338,900

Bluff contingent consideration liability
—

 
2,331

Total
$
28,254


$
423,531

 
December 31, 2014
 
Level 1
 
Level 3
Cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
27,464

 
$
—

Big Fish Games deferred payments
—

 
78,800

Big Fish Games earnout liability
—

 
327,800

Bluff contingent consideration liability
—

 
2,331

Total
$
27,464

 
$
408,931

The following table presents the change in fair value of the Company's level 3 liabilities during the six months ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands):
 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Big Fish Games Deferred Payments
 
Big Fish Games Earnout Liability
 
Bluff Contingent Consideration
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2014
$
78,800

 
$
327,800

 
$
2,331

 
$
408,931

Change in fair value
3,500

 
11,100

 
—

 
14,600

Balance as of June 30, 2015
$
82,300

 
$
338,900

 
$
2,331

 
$
423,531

The Company's cash equivalents and restricted cash, which are held in interest-bearing accounts, qualify for Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy which includes unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets.
The Company estimated the fair value of the Big Fish Games deferred payment and earnout liability as of June 30, 2015 using a discounted cash flows analysis over the period in which the obligation is expected to be settled, and applied a discount rate of 2.8% based on the Company’s cost of debt.  The cost of debt was based on the observed market yields of the Company's Senior Unsecured Notes issued in December of 2013 and represents a Level 3 fair value measurement and was adjusted for the difference in seniority and term of the deferred payment and earnout liability.  The increase in fair values of the Big Fish Games deferred payment and earnout liability of $14.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 was recorded as acquisition related charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes to the Company's cost of debt could lead to a different fair value estimate for the deferred payment and earnout liability. A one-percentage point change in the discount rate would increase or decrease the fair value of the Big Fish Games deferred payment and earnout liability by $4.8 million.
The Company's accrued liability for a contingent consideration recorded in conjunction with the Bluff Media ("Bluff") acquisition was based on significant inputs not observed in the market and represents a Level 3 fair value measurement. The estimate of the contingent consideration liability uses an income approach and is based on the probability of achieving enabling legislation which

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

permits Internet poker gaming and the probability-weighted discounted cash flows. Any change in the fair value of the Bluff contingent consideration subsequent to the acquisition date will be recognized in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
The Company's $300 million par value Senior Unsecured Notes are disclosed at their fair value which is based on unadjusted quoted prices for similar liabilities in markets that are not active. The fair value of the Senior Unsecured Notes was$307.9 million and $299.3 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
The Company currently has no other assets or liabilities subject to fair value measurement on a recurring basis. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash Equivalents—The carrying amount reported in the balance sheet for cash equivalents approximates its fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company did not measure any assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
NOTE 8 — LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
During 2013, the Board of Directors approved the terms and conditions of performance share awards issued pursuant to the Churchill Downs Incorporated 2007 Omnibus stock incentive plan (the "New Company LTIP"). As a way to continue to encourage innovation, an entrepreneurial approach, and careful risk assessment, and in order to retain key executives, the New Company LTIP offers long-term incentive compensation to the Company's named executive officers and other key executives ("Grantees") as reported in the Company's Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filing.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, Grantees and certain Big Fish Games employees received approximately 129,700 restricted shares of the Company's common stock vesting over service periods ranging from seven months to three years. During 2013, the Grantees received 92,000 restricted shares of the Company's common stock vesting over approximately four years and 324,000 restricted shares of the Company's common stock with vesting contingent upon the Company's common stock reaching certain closing prices on NASDAQ for 20 consecutive trading days.
During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company's closing stock price achieved the twenty consecutive trading days closing stock price requirement for 239,500 restricted shares. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company's closing stock price achieved the stock price requirement for the final 84,500 restricted shares.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recognized $2.4 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of compensation expense included in selling general and administrative expenses related to service period awards under the New Company LTIP, which includes compensation expense for the Big Fish Games employee grant. As of June 30, 2015, unrecognized compensation expense attributable to unvested service period awards was $11.0 million. The weighted average period over which the Company expects to recognize the remaining compensation expense under service period awards approximates 17 months at June 30, 2015. There is no remaining unrecognized expense under the market condition awards.
See Note 15, Subsequent Event, for discussion of the effect of an executive retirement on 2015 long-term incentive compensation expense.
NOTE 9 — EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE COMPUTATIONS
The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the earnings per common share computations (in thousands, except per share data):

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for basic earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
55,044

 
$
57,333

 
$
53,486

 
$
56,633

Net earnings allocated to participating securities
(913
)
 
(674
)
 
(889
)
 
(668
)
Numerator for basic earnings per common share
$
54,131

 
$
56,659

 
$
52,597

 
$
55,965

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for diluted earnings per common share
$
55,044

 
$
57,333

 
$
53,486

 
$
56,633

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator basic and diluted net loss per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
17,331

 
17,531

 
17,300

 
17,475

Plus dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock
112

 
140

 
106

 
200

Plus dilutive effect of participating securities
292

 
209

 
292

 
209

Diluted
17,735

 
17,880

 
17,698

 
17,884

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
3.12

 
$
3.23

 
$
3.04

 
$
3.20

Diluted
$
3.10

 
$
3.21

 
$
3.02

 
$
3.17

NOTE 10 — SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in the following five segments: (1) Big Fish Games; (2) Casinos, which includes video poker and casino operations at Calder Casino, Fair Grounds Slots, Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa ("Harlow's"), the Company's equity investment in MVG, Oxford Casino (“Oxford”), Riverwalk Casino Hotel ("Riverwalk") and Video Services, LLC (“VSI”); (3) TwinSpires, which includes TwinSpires, our Advance Deposit Wagering (“ADW”) business, Fair Grounds Account Wagering, Bloodstock Research Information Services and Velocity, a business focused on high wagering-volume international customers, as well as the Company's equity investment in HRTV, LLC, prior to its sale during January 2015; (4) Racing, which includes Churchill Downs, Arlington International Race Course ("Arlington") and its ten off-track betting facilities ("OTBs"), and Fair Grounds Race Course ("Fair Grounds") and the pari-mutuel activity generated at its twelve OTBs; and (5) Other Investments, which includes United Tote, Bluff, I-Gaming and the Company's other minor investments. Eliminations include the elimination of intersegment transactions.
In order to evaluate the performance of these operating segments internally, the Company's chief operating decision maker uses Adjusted EBITDA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and adjusted for insurance recoveries net of losses, share-based compensation expenses, pre-opening expenses, the impairment of assets, Big Fish Games transaction expenses, Big Fish Games acquisition-related charges, changes in Big Fish Games deferred revenue and other charges or recoveries). Big Fish Games transaction expenses include legal, accounting and other deal-related expenses.  Big Fish Games acquisition-related charges reflect the change in fair value of the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred consideration liability recorded each reporting period.  Changes in Big Fish Games deferred revenue reflect reductions in revenue from business combination accounting rules when deferred revenue balances assumed as part of an acquisition are adjusted to their fair values.  Fair value approximates the cost of fulfilling the service obligation, plus a reasonable profit margin. Adjusted EBITDA also includes 50% of the operating income or loss of our joint venture, MVG. The Company utilizes the Adjusted EBITDA metric because it believes the inclusion or exclusion of certain recurring and non-recurring items is necessary to provide a more accurate measure of its core operating results and enables management and investors to evaluate and compare from period to period our operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure provided in accordance with GAAP. The Company's calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.
The table below presents information about the reported segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net revenues from external customers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Big Fish Games
$
104,526

 
$
—

 
$
196,429

 
$
—

Casinos:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calder Casino
19,786

 
19,873

 
40,165

 
40,456

Fair Grounds Slots
9,053

 
9,586

 
20,535

 
21,370

VSI
9,389

 
8,479

 
18,573

 
17,233

Harlow's Casino
12,050

 
11,777

 
25,730

 
26,228

Oxford Casino
20,958

 
19,402

 
38,461

 
36,921

Riverwalk Casino
12,534

 
12,662

 
25,721

 
25,957

Total Casinos
83,770

 
81,779

 
169,185

 
168,165

TwinSpires
60,748

 
57,076

 
106,063

 
103,160

Racing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Churchill Downs
126,792

 
118,348

 
128,800

 
120,490

Arlington
18,119

 
21,193

 
23,931

 
27,315

Calder
717

 
9,714

 
1,391

 
17,738

Fair Grounds
9,808

 
10,180

 
25,752

 
24,471

Total Racing
155,436

 
159,435

 
179,874

 
190,014

Other Investments
4,502

 
4,778

 
8,107

 
8,615

Corporate
257

 
404

 
491

 
659

Net revenues from external customers
$
409,239

 
$
303,472

 
$
660,149

 
$
470,613

Intercompany net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TwinSpires
$
250

 
$
244

 
$
547

 
$
474

Racing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Churchill Downs
5,384

 
4,945

 
5,617

 
5,173

Arlington
1,486

 
1,777

 
2,444

 
2,794

Calder
—

 
351

 
—

 
707

Fair Grounds
—

 
(3
)
 
858

 
729

Total Racing
6,870

 
7,070

 
8,919

 
9,403

Other Investments
1,093

 
1,210

 
1,888

 
2,108

Eliminations
(8,213
)
 
(8,524
)
 
(11,354
)
 
(11,985
)
Net revenues
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Reconciliation of segment Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Big Fish Games
$
28,238

 
$
—

 
$
48,264

 
$
—

Casinos
27,955

 
26,174

 
56,742

 
53,425

TwinSpires
16,717

 
14,087

 
27,907

 
24,037

Racing
85,195

 
78,079

 
75,998

 
67,829

Other Investments
781

 
(223
)
 
113

 
(1,576
)
Total segment Adjusted EBITDA
158,886

 
118,117

 
209,024

 
143,715

Corporate Adjusted EBITDA
(1,687
)
 
(1,141
)
 
(3,554
)
 
(2,247
)
Insurance recoveries, net of losses
—

 
—

 
—

 
431

Big Fish Games acquisition charges
(8,200
)
 
—

 
(14,600
)
 
—

Big Fish Games changes in deferred revenue
(8,220
)
 
—

 
(21,096
)
 
—

Share-based compensation
(3,372
)
 
(3,113
)
 
(6,095
)
 
(8,354
)
MVG interest expense, net
(536
)
 
(597
)
 
(1,090
)
 
(1,137
)
Other charges and recoveries, net
(777
)
 
(450
)
 
5,361

 
(477
)
Depreciation and amortization
(27,270
)
 
(15,760
)
 
(54,677
)
 
(31,044
)
Interest (expense) income, net
(7,106
)
 
(4,956
)
 
(14,372
)
 
(9,925
)
Income tax provision
(46,674
)
 
(34,767
)
 
(45,415
)
 
(34,329
)
Net earnings
55,044

 
57,333

 
53,486

 
56,633

Foreign currency translation, net of tax effect
(28
)
 
—

 
(415
)
 
—

Comprehensive earnings
$
55,016

 
$
57,333

 
$
53,071

 
$
56,633

The table below presents equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments included in the Company’s reported segments for the three months and six ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Casinos
$
2,859

 
$
2,796

 
$
5,417

 
$
4,837

TwinSpires
—

 
28

 
—

 
248

Other Investments
48

 
(318
)
 
438

 
(289
)
 
$
2,907

 
$
2,506

 
$
5,855

 
$
4,796

The table below presents total assets for the reported segments (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Total assets:
 
 
 
Big Fish Games
$
1,032,810

 
$
1,009,668

Casinos
616,015

 
621,240

TwinSpires
188,194

 
182,322

Racing
426,176

 
518,517

Other Investments
35,795

 
30,757

 
$
2,298,990

 
$
2,362,504

The table below presents total capital expenditures for the reported segments for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Capital expenditures:
 
 
 
Big Fish Games
$
1,924

 
$
—

Casinos
11,421

 
4,119

TwinSpires
1,997

 
3,174

Racing
6,582

 
27,915

Other Investments
757

 
3,267

 
$
22,681

 
$
38,475

NOTE 11 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
The Company records an accrual for legal contingencies to the extent that it concludes that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Except as disclosed below, no estimate of the possible loss or range of loss in excess of amounts accrued, if any, can be made at this time regarding the matters specifically described below. We do not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Big Fish Casino
On April 17, 2015, Cheryl Kater, by and through counsel, filed a Complaint - Class Action styled Cheryl Kater v. Churchill Downs Incorporated. Plaintiff, Cheryl Kater, filed the purported class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, for the Western District of Washington, in Seattle, alleging, among other claims, that the Company’s “Big Fish Casino” violates Washington law, including the Washington Consumer Protection Act, by facilitating unlawful gambling through its virtual casino games (namely the Company’s slots, blackjack, poker, and roulette games offered through Big Fish Casino). On June 30, 2015, the Company filed its Motion to Dismiss the Complaint. On July 15, 2015, Plaintiff and the Company, (collectively, the "Parties"), filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order to Extend the Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. On July 16, 2015, the U.S. District Court accepted the Parties Stipulation and issued an Order extending Plaintiffs' deadline to file opposition to the Company's Motion to Dismiss to August 7, 2015, and moving the Company's deadline to file its reply to Plaintiff's opposition to August 28, 2015. As this case is in the early stages and the Plaintiff, through counsel, did not specify or claim specific damages in their Complaint, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the magnitude or extent, if at all, this litigation will have a material impact on its business or financial results.

16

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Louisiana Horsemens' Purses
On April 21, 2014, John L. Soileau and other individuals filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment, Permanent Injunction, and Damages - Class Action styled John L. Soileau, et. al. versus Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing, LLC, Churchill Downs Louisiana Video Poker Company, LLC (Suit No. 14-3873) in the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana.  The petition defines the “alleged plaintiff class” as quarter-horse owners, trainers and jockeys that have won purses at the “Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots” facility in New Orleans, Louisiana since the first effective date of La. R.S. 27:438 and specifically since 2008.  The petition alleges that Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing, L.L.C. and Churchill Downs Louisiana Video Poker Company, L.L.C. (“Fair Grounds”) have collected certain monies through video draw poker devices that constitute monies earned for purse supplements and all of those supplemental purse monies have been paid to thoroughbred horsemen during Fair Grounds’ live thoroughbred horse meets while La. R.S. 27:438 requires a portion of those supplemental purse monies to be paid to quarter-horse horsemen during Fair Grounds’ live quarter-horse meets.  The petition requests that the Court declare that Fair Grounds violated La. R.S. 27:438, issue a permanent and mandatory injunction ordering Fair Grounds to pay all future supplements due to the plaintiff class pursuant to La. R.S. 27:438, and to pay the plaintiff class such sums as it finds to reasonably represent the value of the sums due to the plaintiff class. On August 14, 2014, the plaintiffs filed an amendment to their petition naming the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association 1993, Inc. (“HBPA”) as an additional defendant and alleging that HBPA is also liable to plaintiffs for the disputed purse funds.  On October 9, 2014, HBPA and Fair Grounds filed exceptions to the suit, including an exception of primary jurisdiction seeking a referral to the Louisiana Racing Commission.  By Judgment dated November 21, 2014, the District Court granted the exception of primary jurisdiction and referred the matter to the Louisiana Racing Commission.  On January 26, 2015, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the plaintiffs’ request for supervisory review of the Judgment.  The Louisiana Racing Commission requested and received memoranda from the parties in the case on the issue of whether plaintiffs have standing to pursue the claims against Fair Grounds. The Racing Commission heard oral argument on this issue on April 20, 2015 and is expected to make a ruling at its next meeting scheduled for August 24, 2015
Illinois Department of Revenue
In October 2012, the Company filed a verified complaint for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and for declaratory judgment (the “Complaint”) against the Illinois Department of Revenue (the “Department”). The Company's complaint was filed in response to Notices of Deficiency issued by the Department on March 18, 2010, and September 6, 2012. In response to said Notices of Deficiency, the Company, on October 4, 2012, issued a payment in protest in the amount of $2.9 million (the “Protest Payment”) under the State Officers and Employees Money Disposition Act and recorded this amount in other assets. The Company subsequently filed its complaint in November 2012 alleging that the Department erroneously included handle, instead of the Company's commissions from handle, in the computation of the Company's sales factor (a computation of the Company's gross receipts from wagering within the State of Illinois) for determining the applicable tax owed. On October 30, 2012, the Company's Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief was granted, which prevents the Department from depositing any monies from the Protest Payment into the State of Illinois General Fund and from taking any further action against the Company until the Circuit Court takes final action on the Company's Complaint. On December 3, 2014, the Company filed its Motion for Summary Judgment on all material aspects of its case. Also on December 3, 2014, the Department, by and through its counsel, the Illinois Attorney General, filed its Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. Oral arguments on the parties’ Motions for Summary Judgment occurred on March 5, 2015. On May 14, 2015, the Tax and Miscellaneous Remedies Section of the Circuit Court of Cook County issued an Opinion and Order, granting in part, the Company’s Motion for Summary Judgment on the issue of the Department’s erroneous inclusion of handle in the sales factor used to determine applicable tax owed to the State of Illinois. In rendering its Opinion and Order, the Court found that the Company is entitled to a full refund of the Protest Payment. The State of Illinois did not appeal the Order of the Court, and the Company received a refund of the $2.9 million Protest Payment on July 16, 2015.
Kentucky Downs
On September 5, 2012, Kentucky Downs Management, Inc. (“KDMI”) filed a petition for declaration of rights in Kentucky Circuit Court located in Simpson County, Kentucky styled Kentucky Downs Management Inc. v. Churchill Downs Incorporated (Civil Action No. 12-CI-330) (the “Simpson County Case”) requesting a declaration that the Company does not have the right to exercise its put right and require Kentucky Downs, LLC (“Kentucky Downs”) and/or Kentucky Downs Partners, LLC (“KDP”) to purchase the Company’s ownership interest in Kentucky Downs. On September 18, 2012, the Company filed a complaint in Kentucky Circuit Court located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, styled Churchill Downs Incorporated v. Kentucky Downs, LLC; Kentucky Downs Partners, LLC; and Kentucky Downs Management Inc. (Civil Action No. 12-CI-04989) (the “Jefferson County Case”) claiming that Kentucky Downs and KDP had breached the operating agreement for Kentucky Downs and requesting a declaration that the Company had validly exercised its put right and a judgment compelling Kentucky Downs and/or KDP to purchase the Company’s ownership interest in Kentucky Downs pursuant to the terms of the applicable operating agreement. On October 9, 2012, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the Simpson County Case and Kentucky Downs, KDP and KDMI filed a motion to dismiss the Jefferson County Case. A hearing for the motion to dismiss in the Simpson County Case occurred November 30, 2012. At that hearing the Company’s motion to dismiss the Simpson County Case was denied. Subsequently, Kentucky Downs, KDMI and KDP’s motion to dismiss the Jefferson County Case was granted on January 23, 2013, due to the Simpson County Circuit

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Court’s assertion of jurisdiction over the dispute. On May 16, 2013, Kentucky Downs, KDP and KDMI filed a Motion for Summary Judgment against the Company and Turfway Park, LLC. On September 19, 2013, the Company filed its response to the Motion for Summary Judgment. A hearing occurred before the Simpson County Circuit Court on September 23, 2013, on the Kentucky Downs, KDP and KDMI Motion for Summary Judgment. All parties appeared before the Simpson County Court and oral arguments were heard. On October 31, 2013, the Simpson County Court entered an Order Denying Petitioners’ (Kentucky Downs Management Inc. et al.) Motion for Summary Judgment. The case will now move forward through discovery and to trial. No trial date has been set.
There are no other material pending legal proceedings.
NOTE 12 — RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires debt issuance cost to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction of the carrying value of the associated debt liability, consistent with the presentation of a debt discount. Prior to the issuance of the standard, debt issuance costs were required to be presented in the balance sheet as a deferred asset. The new standard will become effective for annual fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not expect adoption to have a material impact on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which explicitly requires management to assess an entity's ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosures in certain circumstances. Management will be required to assess, in each interim and annual period, if there is substantial doubt of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern as evidenced by relevant known or knowable conditions including an entity's ability to meet its future obligations. Management will be required to provide disclosures regardless of whether substantial doubt is alleviated by management's plans. The guidance will become effective for annual fiscal periods ending after December 15, 2016.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized.  The core principle is that a company should recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The revised guidance will become effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and will be applied retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is assessing the impact of the new accounting guidance and cannot currently estimate the financial statement impact of adoption.
NOTE 13 — CALDER RACING
On July 1, 2014, the Company finalized an agreement with The Stronach Group (“TSG”) under which TSG operates, at TSG’s expense, live racing and maintains certain facilities used for racing and training at Calder. The agreement, which expires on December 31, 2020, involves a lease to TSG of Calder’s racetrack and certain other racing and training facilities. TSG operates live horse racing at Calder, under Calder’s racing permits, in compliance with all applicable laws and licensing requirements and maintains the racing and training facilities at Calder on a year-round basis. Furthermore, TSG is responsible for substantially all of the direct and indirect costs associated with these activities and receives the associated revenues. The Company continues to own and operate the Calder Casino.
As a result of the agreement with TSG, Calder recognized accelerated depreciation expense of approximately $2.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily related to Calder's barns, which were not expected to be utilized subsequent to December 31, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company continued its assessment of potential alternative uses of its Calder facility not associated with the lease agreement. As a result, Calder commenced the demolition of its barns not associated with the TSG agreement. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, Calder expensed approximately $0.8 million within its operating expenses for construction costs related to the removal of the barns and to prepare the stable area for alternate future uses. See further discussion of the demolition of Calder's grandstand in Note 15, Subsequent Events.
NOTE 14 — HRTV EQUITY INVESTMENT DIVESTITURE
As part of the TSG agreement related to the cessation of Calder pari-mutuel operations during 2014, the Company modified its HRTV operating and ownership agreement with TSG resulting in the divestiture of the Company's interest in HRTV effective January 2, 2015. During January 2015, we received $6.0 million in proceeds from the sale of the ownership interest. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded a gain of $5.8 million in its Other Investments segment, which has been excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA and is included in other charges and recoveries in the reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Comprehensive Earnings.

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NOTE 15 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Retirement of the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
On July 14, 2015, the Company's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Chief Executive Officer, Robert L. Evans, announced his retirement as Executive Chairman, effective September 30, 2015. Mr. Evans will continue with the Company as the non-executive Chairman of the Board. In conjunction with Mr. Evans' retirement, the Company amended his previous Change in Control, Severance, and Indemnity Agreement and upon his retirement, Mr. Evans will receive a 2015 annual bonus award of $0.6 million. In addition, the Company will accelerate vesting on 29,218 shares of restricted stock which were previously awarded. The Company will record compensation expense of $1.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015 for the acceleration of the restricted stock awards.
Calder Grandstand Demolition
On July 28, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan to demolish the Calder grandstand and recognize impairment expense equal to the net book value of the property.  The Company expects to obtain operational efficiencies as a result of the demolition including savings in property taxes, repair and maintenance, utilities, permitting and environmental maintenance expenditures.
Under the approved plan, the Company will record an impairment charge of approximately $12.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015 to reduce the net book value of the grandstand assets to zero.  In addition, the Company expects to incur demolition costs of approximately $3.6 million, which will be expensed as incurred.  The Company expects to recognize such expense beginning in the fourth quarter of 2015 and continuing through the third quarter of 2016. 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Information set forth in this discussion and analysis contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) provides certain “safe harbor” provisions for forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made pursuant to the Act. The reader is cautioned that such forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith belief with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include: the effect of global economic conditions, including any disruptions in the credit markets; a decrease in consumers’ discretionary income; the effect (including possible increases in the cost of doing business) resulting from future war and terrorist activities or political uncertainties; the impact of increasing insurance costs; the impact of interest rate fluctuations; maintaining favorable relationships we have with third-party mobile platforms, the inability to secure new content from third-party developers on favorable terms, keeping our games free from programming errors or flaws, the effect if smart phone and tablet usage does not continue to increase; the financial performance of our racing operations; the impact of casino competition (including lotteries, online gaming and riverboat, cruise ship and land-based casinos) and other sports and entertainment options in the markets in which we operate; our ability to maintain racing and gaming licenses to conduct our businesses; the impact of live racing day competition with other Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana or Ohio racetracks within those respective markets; the impact of higher purses and other incentives in states that compete with our racetracks; costs associated with our efforts in support of alternative gaming initiatives; costs associated with customer relationship management initiatives; a substantial change in law or regulations affecting pari-mutuel or casino activities; a substantial change in allocation of live racing days; changes in Kentucky, Illinois or Louisiana law or regulations that impact revenues or costs of racing in those states; the presence of wagering and casino operations at other states’ racetracks and casinos near our operations; our continued ability to effectively compete for the country’s horses and trainers necessary to achieve full field horse races; our continued ability to grow our share of the interstate simulcast market and obtain the consents of horsemen’s groups to interstate simulcasting; our ability to enter into agreements with other industry constituents for the purchase and sale of racing content for wagering purposes; our ability to execute our acquisition strategy and to complete or successfully operate acquisitions and planned expansion projects including the effect of required payments in the event we are unable to complete acquisitions; our ability to successfully complete any divestiture transaction; market reaction to our expansion projects; the inability of our totalisator company, United Tote, to maintain its processes accurately, keep its technology current or maintain its significant customers; our accountability for environmental contamination; the ability of Big Fish Games or TwinSpires to prevent security breaches within their online technologies; the loss of key personnel; the impact of natural and other disasters on our operations and our ability to obtain insurance recoveries in respect of such losses (including losses related to business interruption); our ability to integrate any businesses we acquire into our existing operations, including our ability to maintain revenues at historic or anticipated levels and achieve anticipated cost savings; the impact of wagering laws, including changes in laws or enforcement of those laws by regulatory agencies; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation; changes in our relationships with horsemen’s groups and their memberships; our ability to reach agreement with horsemen’s groups on future purse and other agreements (including, without limitation, agreements on sharing of revenues from casinos and advance deposit wagering); the effect of claims of third parties to intellectual property rights; and the volatility of our stock price.
You should read this discussion in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for further information, including Part I – Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of our Form 10-K for a discussion regarding some of the reasons that actual results may be materially different from those we anticipate.

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Overview
We are one of the world's largest producers and distributors of online and mobile casual games. We are also a diversified provider of casino gaming, online account wagering on horseracing and pari-mutuel horseracing.
We operate in five operating segments as follows:
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Big Fish Games, Inc. ("Big Fish Games"), which is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with locations in Oakland, California and Luxembourg. Big Fish Games is a producer of premium paid, casual free-to-play and casino-style games for PCs and mobile devices which we acquired on December 16, 2014.
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Casinos, which includes:
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Oxford Casino ("Oxford") in Oxford, Maine, which operates approximately 850 slot machines, 26 table games and various dining facilities;
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Riverwalk Casino Hotel ("Riverwalk") in Vicksburg, Mississippi, which operates approximately 690 slot machines, 17 table games, a five story, 80-room attached hotel, a multi-functional event center and dining facilities;
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Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa (“Harlow’s”) in Greenville, Mississippi, which operates approximately 750 slot machines, 14 table games, a five story, 105-room attached hotel and dining facilities;
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Calder Casino, a slot facility in Florida adjacent to Calder Race Course ("Calder"), which operates approximately 1,100 slot machines. Results for the six months ended June 30, 2014 included a poker room operation branded “Studz Poker Club,” which ceased operations on June 30, 2014;
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Fair Grounds Slots, a slot facility in Louisiana adjacent to Fair Grounds, which operates approximately 620 slot machines;
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Video Services, LLC (“VSI”), the owner and operator of approximately 750 video poker machines in Louisiana; and
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Our equity investment in Miami Valley Gaming, LLC ("MVG"), a 50% joint venture harness racetrack and video lottery terminal facility in Lebanon, Ohio. MVG has approximately 1,590 video lottery terminals, a racing simulcast center and a harness racetrack.
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TwinSpires, which includes:
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TwinSpires, an Advance Deposit Wagering (“ADW”) business that is licensed as a multi-jurisdictional simulcasting and interactive wagering hub in the state of Oregon;
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Fair Grounds Account Wagering (“FAW”), an ADW business that is licensed in the state of Louisiana;
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Velocity, a business that is licensed in the British Dependency Isle of Man focusing on high wagering-volume international customers; and
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Bloodstock Research Information Services (“BRIS”), a data service provider for the equine industry.
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Racing, which includes:
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Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) in Louisville, Kentucky, an internationally known thoroughbred racing operation and home of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby since 1875;
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Arlington International Race Course (“Arlington”), a thoroughbred racing operation in Arlington Heights along with ten off-track betting facilities (“OTBs”) in Illinois;
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Calder, a thoroughbred racing operation in Miami Gardens, Florida which ceased pari-mutuel operations on July 1, 2014; and
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Fair Grounds Race Course (“Fair Grounds”), a thoroughbred racing operation in New Orleans along with twelve OTBs in Louisiana.
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Other Investments, which includes:
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United Tote Company and United Tote Canada (collectively “United Tote”), which manufacture and operate pari-mutuel wagering systems for racetracks, OTBs and other pari-mutuel wagering business;
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Bluff Media (“Bluff’), a multimedia poker content brand company;
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Churchill Downs Interactive Gaming ("I-Gaming"), a technology workforce that is building an Internet-based interactive gaming platform; and

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Our other minor investments.
In order to evaluate the performance of these operating segments internally, we use Adjusted EBITDA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and adjusted for insurance recoveries net of losses, share-based compensation expenses, pre-opening expenses, the impairment of assets, Big Fish Games transaction expenses, Big Fish Games acquisition-related charges, changes in Big Fish Games deferred revenue and other charges or recoveries). Big Fish Games transaction expenses include legal, accounting and other deal-related expenses.  Big Fish Games acquisition-related charges reflect the change in fair value of the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred consideration liability recorded each reporting period.  Changes in Big Fish Games deferred revenue reflect reductions in revenue from business combination accounting rules when deferred revenue balances assumed as part of an acquisition are adjusted to their fair values.  Fair value approximates the cost of fulfilling the service obligation, plus a reasonable profit margin. Adjusted EBITDA also includes 50% of the operating income or loss of our joint venture, MVG. We believe that the use of Adjusted EBITDA as a key performance measure of the results of operations enables management and investors to evaluate and compare from period to period our operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner.
During the three months ended June 30, 2015, total handle for the pari-mutuel industry, according to figures published by Equibase, increased 3.5%, compared to the same period of 2014. TwinSpires handle increased $22.9 million, or 8.6%, while pari-mutuel handle from our Racing segment decreased $109.7 million, or 16.4% during the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period of 2014, primarily due to the cessation of pari-mutuel operations at Calder on July 1, 2014.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, total handle for the pari-mutuel industry, according to figures published by Equibase, decreased 0.5%, compared to the same period of 2014. TwinSpires handle increased $25.2 million, or 5.3%, during the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to the same period in 2014. Pari-mutuel handle from our Racing segment decreased 18.3% during the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to the same period of 2014 primarily due to the cessation of pari-mutuel operations at Calder on July 1, 2014.
Revenues and earnings associated primarily with our Racing segment are seasonal in nature. Therefore, Racing revenues and operating results for any interim quarter are generally not indicative of the revenues and operating results for the year and may not be comparable with results for the corresponding period of the previous year. For instance, we historically have had fewer live racing days during the first quarter of each year, and the majority of our live racing revenue occurs during the second quarter, with the running of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks. We conducted 66 live thoroughbred racing days during the second quarter of 2015, which compares to 114 live thoroughbred racing days during the second quarter of 2014. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company conducted 123 live thoroughbred racing days, which compares to 211 live racing days during the six months ended June 30, 2014. This decrease is primarily related to the cessation of pari-mutuel operations at Calder Race Course in July 2014. Furthermore, Casino revenues and earnings have historically been higher during the first quarter due to seasonal revenues from our predominately southern gaming properties. Our revenues from Big Fish Games segment also have a seasonal component and are typically lower during the summer months.
We believe that, despite uncertain economic conditions, we are in a strong financial position. As of June 30, 2015, there was $373.4 million of borrowing capacity available under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. To date, we have not experienced any limitations in our ability to access this source of liquidity.
Recent Developments
Calder Grandstand Demolition
On July 28, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan to demolish the Calder grandstand and recognize impairment expense equal to the net book value of the property.  We expect to obtain operational efficiencies as a result of the demolition including savings in property taxes, repair and maintenance, utilities, permitting and environmental maintenance expenditures.
Under the approved plan, we will record an impairment charge of approximately $12.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015 to reduce the net book value of the grandstand assets to zero.  In addition, we expect to incur demolition costs of approximately $3.6 million, which will be expensed as incurred.  We expect to recognize such expense beginning in the fourth quarter of 2015 and continuing through the third quarter of 2016. 
Retirement of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
On July 14, 2015, our Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Chief Executive Officer, Robert L. Evans, announced his retirement as Executive Chairman, effective September 30, 2015. Mr. Evans will continue with the Company as the non-executive Chairman of the Board. In conjunction with Mr. Evans' retirement, we amended his previous Change in Control, Severance, and Indemnity Agreement and upon his retirement, Mr. Evans will receive a 2015 annual bonus award of $0.6 million. In addition, we will accelerate vesting on 29,218 shares of restricted stock which were previously awarded. We will record compensation expense of $1.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015 for the acceleration of the restricted stock awards.

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California Internet Gaming
During May 2015, our Internet real-money gaming operations, I-Gaming, entered into an agreement with a licensed California card room operator ("Licensed Operator") to provide Internet-based interactive gaming services within California, should enabling legislation be enacted which would permit such activities. The term of the agreement commences after enabling legislation and upon the acceptance of the first customer wager, continuing thereafter for a ten-year period. The venture provides for I-Gaming and the Licensed Operator to jointly provide a platform for operations, to obtain and maintain required licenses and regulatory approvals and to otherwise market and operate the venture, which may include poker and other real-money gaming activities, to California residents. At this time, it is difficult to assess whether this legislation will be enacted into law, and the effect it would have on our business, financial condition and results of operation.
HRTV Equity Investment Divestiture
As part of an agreement with The Stronach Group ("TSG") related to the cessation of Calder pari-mutuel operations, we modified our HRTV operating and ownership agreement with TSG resulting in the divestiture of the Company’s interest in HRTV effective January 2, 2015. During January 2015, we received $6.0 million in proceeds from the sale of our ownership interest and recorded a gain of $5.8 million from the sale of our remaining investment in HRTV in our Other Investments segment, which has been excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA and is included in other charges and recoveries in the reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Comprehensive Earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
Calder Racing
On July 1, 2014, we finalized an agreement with The Stronach Group (“TSG”) under which TSG operates, at TSG’s expense, live racing and maintains certain facilities used for racing and training at Calder. The agreement, which expires on December 31, 2020, involves a lease to TSG of Calder’s racetrack and certain other racing and training facilities. TSG operates live horse racing at Calder, under Calder’s racing permits, in compliance with all applicable laws and licensing requirements and maintains the racing and training facilities at Calder on a year-round basis. Furthermore, TSG is responsible for substantially all of the direct and indirect costs associated with these activities and receives the associated revenues. We continue to own and operate the Calder Casino.
As a result of the agreement with TSG, we recognized accelerated depreciation expense of approximately $2.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily related to Calder's barns, which were not expected to be utilized subsequent to December 31, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we continued our assessment of potential alternative uses of the Calder facility not associated with the lease agreement, and as a result, we commenced the demolition of our barns not required under the TSG agreement. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, Calder expensed approximately $0.8 million within its operating expenses for construction costs to remove the barns and prepare the stable areas for alternate future uses.
Legislative and Regulatory Changes
Federal
Horse Racing Legislation
In May 2015, the Teller All Gone Horseracing Deregulation Act was filed for consideration in the Senate. Identical legislation, Coronado Heights Horseracing Deregulation Act, was filed in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation would repeal the Interstate Horseracing Act, effectively prohibiting the operation of advance deposit wagering on horse races. If enacted into law, the legislation could have a material negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.
In June 2015, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2015 was filed. Under the terms of the legislation, the United States Anti-Doping Agency ("USADA") is designated as the organization responsible for regulating drugs, medications and treatments used in racing and would prohibit interstate wagering without consent from USADA. If enacted into law, the legislation could have a material negative impact on our business, financial condition or results of operation.
Federal Internet Gaming
On February 4, 2015, the Restoration of America’s Wire Act ("HR 707") was reintroduced for consideration in the House of Representatives. HR 707 is identical to the Restoration of America's Wire Act legislation proposed in 2014 and is crafted to reverse a 2011 decision by the Justice Department which interpreted the Wire Act of 1961 (the "Wire Act") to not apply to interstate transmissions of wire communications except when related to sports betting. As written, HR 707 would restore the interpretation of the Wire Act prior to the 2011 Justice Department decision and effectively prohibit online gaming. The legislation does not grandfather in states currently operating Internet gaming, but does allow for online wagering on horseracing placed in compliance with the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 to continue.
In June 2015, the Restoration of America’s Wire Act was introduced in the Senate. While the legislation is substantially similar to the version introduced in the House, the Senate bill would allow the Internet to be used to facilitate on-premises sales of lottery tickets and lottery subscriptions, but does not authorize the sale of lottery tickets online. It is difficult to assess the probability of

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legislation passing at the federal level, the form of any final legislation, or its impact on our business, financial condition or results of operation.
Kentucky
Expanded Gaming Legislation
On February 13, 2015, Senate Bill 199, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the Kentucky legislature to authorize gaming expansion in the state by general law, was filed for consideration. On February 5, 2015, House Bill 300, a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming in Kentucky, was introduced. The amendment would have allowed for six casinos in the state to be approved by local referendum and limited to counties with populations of at least 85,000, and authorized the Kentucky Lottery Corporation to regulate and to operate casino facilities. Legislation related to expanded gaming failed to advance during the 2015 session. Should similar future legislation be enacted into law, it could have a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Sweepstakes Cafes
On March 23, 2015 the Governor of Kentucky signed Senate Bill 28 effectively prohibiting Internet cafes from operating in the state. The bill became effective immediately upon becoming law. We expect the legislation to have a positive impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.
Illinois
Expanded Gaming Legislation
On March 27, 2015, House Bill 2939 and House Bill 3564 were filed in the Illinois legislature. House Bill 2939 would authorize a state owned Chicago casino with 4,000 to 12,000 gaming positions. House Bill 3564 proposes to authorize five new casinos, a Chicago casino and electronic gaming at all Illinois racetracks except Fairmount Park Racetrack. Cook County racetracks would be authorized to operate 600 positions, while certain other racetracks would be authorized for 450 positions. If enacted, the legislation could have a material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Ohio
Racetrack Payments
In June 2015, Governor of Ohio signed Ohio’s budget bill into law which includes a requirement for racinos to make payments of $0.3 million to their local municipal or township in each of December 2015 and December 2016. We expect our joint venture, MVG, to fund these payments during the fourth quarters of 2015 and 2016.
Video Lottery Sales
In April 2015, State Bill 140 was introduced which would remove the ability of a video lottery sales agent, such as our joint venture investment in MVG, to offer promotional play unless specific criteria are met. Under the terms of the bill, in order for a video lottery sales agent to offer promotional play, the agent must have at least 90% of the statutorily allocated video lottery terminals on the gaming floor and the agent must generate at least $165 million in revenue. If the agent meets the both criteria, not only will they qualify to offer up to $5 million of promotional play, the agent may offer expanded types of video lottery games. If enacted, we expect the legislation to have a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.
Florida
Expanded Gaming
On March 2, 2015, House Bill 1233 was filed for consideration during the 2015 legislative session. House Bill 1233 would provide that all outstanding, dormant pari-mutuel wagering permits revert to the state, prohibit the portability of pari-mutuel permits, allow for the decoupling of dog tracks, allow existing slot machine facilities to be open continuously, place a moratorium on the issuance of new gaming permits, provide for slot machines at pari-mutuel operations in Palm Beach and Lee counties, if their authorization is exempted in the Compact, and permit Miami Dade and Broward counties to conduct a referendum related to destination resort locations. The legislation failed to advance during the 2015 session. At this time, it is difficult to determine if this or similar legislation would have a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.
On April 3, 2015 proposed Senate Bill 7088 was filed for consideration. The bill would extend a provision of the Seminole Compact allowing the Tribe to exclusively offer banked card games, allow for the decoupling of all slot machine licensees in the state and grant slot machines to pari-mutuel operations in Palm Beach and Lee counties for an extension of one year, to end on July 31,2016. The legislation failed to advance during the 2015 session. At this time it is difficult to determine if this or similar legislation would have a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.
Maine
Expanded Gaming

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In April 2015, legislation was filed for consideration that would expand gaming locations in the state and allow for entities such as Native American tribes and a harness track located in Southern Maine to operate casino facilities. Legislation authorizing a northern Maine casino benefiting Native American tribes expired during the legislative session. Proposed legislation allowing for a Southern Maine casino was rolled over to be considered during the 2016 legislative session. Should gaming expansion occur in Maine, it could have a material negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
New York
Gaming Legislation
During 2012, the Governor of New York and legislative leaders agreed to legalize casino gaming and seek an amendment to the state constitution that would authorize such gaming and, during 2013, New York voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing up to seven casinos in the state. On May 13, 2014, we entered into a 50% joint venture with SHRI to bid on the development, construction and operation of the Capital View Casino & Resort located in the Capital Region near Albany, New York. On December 17, 2014, the Gaming Facility Location Board (the "Location Board") announced the award of three casino licenses in the state and awarded the Capital Region license to another bidder, but it did not award a fourth available license in the Southern Region. In December 2014, the Governor of New York appealed to the Location Board to reconsider awarding the fourth license in the state. During January 2015, the Location Board reopened the bidding process for casino license applications for the fourth license. At this time it is unknown if, or when, the fourth casino license will be awarded. An expansion of gaming in New York includes incentives for the horse racing industry. At this time it is difficult to determine the impact casino gaming could have on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The New York state budget was approved in April, 2015 and included a provision authorizing the expansion of video lottery terminal games at six racetracks, including Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Specifically, the measure will allow racetracks to add electronic blackjack and poker games under the classification of games of chance and not skill. We expect approval of the legislation to result in a favorable impact to our business, financial condition and results of operation.
California
Internet Poker
In February 2015, Senate Bill 278 and Assembly Bill 431 were introduced. The identical bills would authorize Internet poker in the state and direct the Gambling Control Commission, in consultation with the Department of Justice, to establish regulations governing the operation of Internet poker in California. The potential effect of Senate Bill 278 or Assembly Bill 431 on our business, financial condition and results of operations cannot be determined at this time.
Louisiana
Smoking Ban
On January 22, 2015, the New Orleans City Council approved a smoking ban in bars and other public places, including casinos, in Orleans Parrish which took effect on April 22, 2015. The smoking ban had a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations during the three months ended June 30, 2015. During the third quarter of 2015, we expect to offer our patrons at Fair Grounds Slots an outdoor smoking patio to mitigate the unfavorable impact of the smoking ban.
Unclaimed Tickets
In May 2015, legislation was signed into law that will direct all revenue from unclaimed pari-mutuel wagering tickets and electronic gaming jackpots to a crime victims reparations fund to help pay for medical related expenses of sexual assault victims. We do not expect the legislation to have a material negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Pennsylvania
Internet Poker
During February and March 2015, House Bill 649 and House Bill 695 authorizing Internet poker in Pennsylvania were introduced for consideration during the 2015 legislative session and would authorize existing Pennsylvania casinos to offer Internet poker, require a license fee of $5 million, establish a 14% tax on gross gaming revenues and permit the state to enter into interactive gaming agreements with other jurisdictions. The potential impact of this legislation on our business, financial condition and results of operation cannot be determined at this time.
On April 7, 2015, House Bill 920, was introduced and would allow existing casinos to offer Internet gaming on casino style games, establish a $5 million licensing fee, institute a 28% tax rate on gross gaming revenue and allow the state to enter into interstate compacts or reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions. The potential impact of the legislation on our business, financial condition and results of operation cannot be determined at this time.

25

RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Big Fish Games Activity
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statistical Big Fish Games information (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Change
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014 (1)
 
$
 
%
 
2015
 
2014 (1)
 
$
 
%
Bookings  (2)
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Casino
$
48,258

 
$
—

 
$
48,258

 
F
 
$
97,551

 
$
—

 
$
97,551

 
F
Casual F2P
36,478

 
—

 
36,478

 
F
 
63,506

 
—

 
63,506

 
F
Premium
28,011

 
—

 
28,011

 
F
 
56,469

 
—

 
56,469

 
F
Total bookings
$
112,747

 
$
—

 
$
112,747

 
F
 
$
217,526

 
$
—

 
$
217,526

 
F
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Revenue
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Casino
$
48,413

 
$
—

 
$
48,413

 
F
 
$
98,016

 
$
—

 
$
98,016

 
F
Casual F2P
32,378

 
—

 
32,378

 
F
 
51,351

 
—

 
51,351

 
F
Premium
23,735

 
—

 
23,735

 
F
 
47,062

 
—

 
47,062

 
F
Total revenue
$
104,526

 
$
—

 
$
104,526

 
F
 
$
196,429

 
$
—

 
$
196,429

 
F
Change in deferred revenue
8,221

 
—

 
8,221

 
F
 
21,097

 
—

 
21,097

 
F
Total bookings
$
112,747

 
$
—

 
$
112,747

 
F
 
$
217,526

 
$
—

 
$
217,526

 
F
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NM: not meaningful U:>100% unfavorable F:>100% favorable
(1) On December 16, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Big Fish Games, therefore the results of Big Fish Games are not included for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.
(2)
Bookings is a non-GAAP financial measure equal to the revenue recognized plus the change in deferred revenue for the periods presented.

26


Casino Activity
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statistical casino information (in thousands, except for average daily information):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Change
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014 (1)
 
$
 
%
 
2015
 
2014 (1)
 
$
 
%
Calder Casino
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net casino revenues
$
19,013

 
$
19,141

 
$
(128
)
 
(1
)%
 
$
38,609

 
$
38,990

 
$
(381
)
 
(1
)%
Slot handle
$
255,549

 
$
243,244

 
$
12,305

 
5
 %
 
$
517,930

 
$
497,911

 
$
20,019

 
4
 %
Net slot revenues
$
19,086

 
$
18,729

 
$
357

 
2
 %
 
$
38,702

 
$
38,215

 
$
487

 
1
 %
Average daily net win per slot machine
$
191

 
$
183

 
$
8

 
4
 %
 
$
194

 
$
187

 
$
7

 
4
 %
Average daily number of slot machines
1,103

 
1,127

 
(24
)
 
(2
)%
 
1,101

 
1,130

 
(29
)
 
(3
)%
Average daily poker revenue
$
—

 
$
4,413

 
$
(4,413
)
 
(100
)%
 
$
—

 
$
4,148

 
$
(4,148
)
 
(100
)%
Fair Grounds Slots and Video Poker
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net casino revenues
$
18,362

 
$
17,937

 
$
425

 
2
 %
 
$
39,500

 
$
38,271

 
$
1,229

 
3
 %
Slot handle
$
99,362

 
$
101,530

 
$
(2,168
)
 
(2
)%
 
$
223,182

 
$
223,539

 
$
(357
)
 
—
 %
Net slot revenues
$
8,825

 
$
9,331

 
$
(506
)
 
(5
)%
 
$
20,643

 
$
20,788

 
$
(145
)
 
(1
)%
Average daily net win per slot machine
$
156

 
$
171

 
$
(15
)
 
(9
)%
 
$
184

 
$
188

 
$
(4
)
 
(2
)%
Average daily number of slot machines
620

 
620

 
—

 
—
 %
 
620

 
620

 
—

 
—
 %
Average daily video poker revenue
$
105,600

 
$
95,148

 
$
10,452

 
11
 %
 
$
104,984

 
$
97,135

 
$
7,849

 
8
 %
Average daily net win per video poker machine
$
142

 
$
129

 
$
13

 
10
 %
 
$
144

 
$
128

 
$
16

 
13
 %
Average daily number of video poker machines
708

 
740

 
(32
)
 
(4
)%
 
727

 
756

 
(29
)
 
(4
)%
Oxford Casino
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net casino revenues
$
19,958

 
$
18,435

 
$
1,523

 
8
 %
 
$
36,571

 
$
35,103

 
$
1,468

 
4
 %
Slot handle
$
186,239

 
$
171,967

 
$
14,272

 
8
 %
 
$
344,597

 
$
321,051

 
$
23,546

 
7
 %
Net slot revenues
$
16,375

 
$
14,937

 
$
1,438

 
10
 %
 
$
29,611

 
$
28,062

 
$
1,549

 
6
 %
Average daily net win per slot machine
$
211

 
$
191

 
$
20

 
10
 %
 
$
191

 
$
181

 
$
10

 
6
 %
Average daily number of slot machines
858

 
858

 
—

 
—
 %
 
855

 
858

 
(3
)
 
—
 %
Average daily net win per table
$
1,529

 
$
1,521

 
$
8

 
1
 %
 
$
1,480

 
$
1,576

 
$
(96
)
 
(6
)%
Average daily number of tables
26

 
26

 
—

 
—
 %
 
26

 
25

 
1

 
4
 %
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27


 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Change
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014 (1)
 
$
 
%
 
2015
 
2014 (1)
 
$
 
%
Harlow's Casino
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net casino revenues
$
11,428

 
$
11,100

 
$
328

 
3
 %
 
$
24,491

 
$
24,857

 
$
(366
)
 
(1
)%
Slot handle
$
135,467

 
$
135,586

 
$
(119
)
 
—
 %
 
$
287,622

 
$
289,975

 
$
(2,353
)
 
(1
)%
Net slot revenues
$
10,390

 
$
10,138

 
$
252

 
2
 %
 
$
22,320

 
$
22,753

 
$
(433
)
 
(2
)%
Average daily net win per slot machine
$
152

 
$
149

 
$
3

 
2
 %
 
$
163

 
$
168

 
$
(5
)
 
(3
)%
Average daily number of slot machines
759

 
748

 
11

 
1
 %
 
755

 
747

 
8

 
1
 %
Average daily net win per table
$
857

 
$
755

 
$
102

 
14
 %
 
$
924

 
$
867

 
$
57

 
7
 %
Average daily number of tables
14

 
13

 
1

 
8
 %
 
14

 
13

 
1

 
8
 %
Riverwalk Casino
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net casino revenues
$
11,851

 
$
11,949

 
$
(98
)
 
(1
)%
 
$
24,349

 
$
24,517

 
$
(168
)
 
(1
)%
Slot handle
$
131,914

 
$
129,166

 
$
2,748

 
2
 %
 
$
268,456

 
$
262,545

 
$
5,911

 
2
 %
Net slot revenues
$
10,524

 
$
10,993

 
$
(469
)
 
(4
)%
 
$
21,793

 
$
22,556

 
$
(763
)
 
(3
)%
Average daily net win per slot machine
$
169

 
$
175

 
$
(6
)
 
(3
)%
 
$
177

 
$
180

 
$
(3
)
 
(2
)%
Average daily number of slot machines
685

 
690

 
(5
)
 
(1
)%
 
680

 
693

 
(13
)
 
(2
)%
Average daily net win per table
$
863

 
$
739

 
$
124

 
17
 %
 
$
886

 
$
757

 
$
129

 
17
 %
Average daily number of tables
17

 
15

 
2

 
13
 %
 
17

 
15

 
2

 
13
 %
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net casino revenues
$
80,612

 
$
78,562

 
$
2,050

 
3
 %
 
$
163,520

 
$
161,738

 
$
1,782

 
1
 %
(1)
On June 30, 2014, Calder Casino ceased operations of its poker room.

28

Pari-mutuel Handle Activity
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, pari-mutuel financial handle information (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Racing and TwinSpires Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Churchill Downs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total handle
$
406,734

 
$
399,102

 
$
7,632

 
2%
 
$
415,993

 
$
409,195

 
$
6,798

 
2
 %
Net pari-mutuel revenues
$
42,893

 
$
41,654

 
$
1,239

 
3%
 
$
44,592

 
$
43,399

 
$
1,193

 
3
 %
Commission %
10.5
%
 
10.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
10.7
%
 
10.6
%
 
 
 
 
Arlington
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total handle
$
129,246

 
$
167,371

 
$
(38,125
)
 
(23
)%
 
$
173,246

 
$
215,617

 
$
(42,371
)
 
(20
)%
Net pari-mutuel revenues
$
15,956

 
$
18,821

 
$
(2,865
)
 
(15
)%
 
$
22,432

 
$
25,743

 
$
(3,311
)
 
(13
)%
Commission %
12.3
%
 
11.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
12.9
%
 
11.9
%
 
 
 
 
Calder (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total handle
$
—

 
$
79,238

 
$
(79,238
)
 
(100
)%
 
$
—

 
$
155,791

 
$
(155,791
)
 
(100
)%
Net pari-mutuel revenues
$
12

 
$
9,334

 
$
(9,322
)
 
(100
)%
 
$
21

 
$
16,999

 
$
(16,978
)
 
(100
)%
Commission %
N/A

 
11.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
N/A

 
10.9
%
 
 
 
 
Fair Grounds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total handle
$
21,852

 
$
21,854

 
$
(2
)
 
—
 %
 
$
194,146

 
$
177,715

 
$
16,431

 
9
 %
Net pari-mutuel revenues
$
4,818

 
$
4,814

 
$
4

 
—
 %
 
$
18,053

 
$
17,091

 
$
962

 
6
 %
Commission %
22.0
%
 
22.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
9.3
%
 
9.6
%
 
 
 
 
Total Racing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total handle
$
557,832

 
$
667,565

 
$
(109,733
)
 
(16
)%
 
$
783,385

 
$
958,318

 
$
(174,933
)
 
(18
)%
Net pari-mutuel revenues
$
63,679

 
$
74,623

 
$
(10,944
)
 
(15
)%
 
$
85,098

 
$
103,232

 
$
(18,134
)
 
(18
)%
Commission %
11.4
%
 
11.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
10.9
%
 
10.8
%
 
 
 
 
TwinSpires (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total handle
$
289,391

 
$
266,485

 
$
22,906

 
9
 %
 
$
503,489

 
$
478,278

 
$
25,211

 
5
 %
Net pari-mutuel revenues
$
55,813

 
$
51,436

 
$
4,377

 
9
 %
 
$
97,121

 
$
92,129

 
$
4,992

 
5
 %
Commission %
19.3
%
 
19.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
19.3
%
 
19.3
%
 
 
 
 
Eliminations (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total handle
$
(56,540
)
 
$
(60,333
)
 
$
3,793

 
(6
)%
 
$
(70,754
)
 
$
(77,542
)
 
$
6,788

 
(9
)%
Net pari-mutuel revenues
$
(6,870
)
 
$
(7,070
)
 
$
200

 
(3
)%
 
$
(8,829
)
 
$
(9,403
)
 
$
574

 
(6
)%
Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Handle
$
790,683

 
$
873,717

 
$
(83,034
)
 
(10
)%
 
$
1,216,120

 
$
1,359,054

 
$
(142,934
)
 
(11
)%
Net pari-mutuel revenues
$
112,622

 
$
118,989

 
$
(6,367
)
 
(5
)%
 
$
173,390

 
$
185,958

 
$
(12,568
)
 
(7
)%
Commission %
14.2
%
 
13.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
14.3
%
 
13.7
%
 
 
 
 
The pari-mutuel activity above is subject to the following information:
(1)
Calder ceased pari-mutuel operations on July 1, 2014.
(2)
Total handle and net pari-mutuel revenues generated by Velocity are not included in total handle and net pari-mutuel revenues from the TwinSpires.
(3)
Eliminations include the elimination of intersegment transactions.


29



Three Months Ended June 30, 2015, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Executive Summary
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, total consolidated revenues and certain other financial information and operating data (in thousands, except per common share data and live race days):
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Number of thoroughbred live race days
66

 
114

 
(48
)
 
(42
)%
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 


 
 
Big Fish Games
$
104,526

 
$
—

 
$
104,526

 
F

Casinos
83,770

 
81,779

 
1,991

 
2
 %
TwinSpires
60,748

 
57,076

 
3,672

 
6
 %
Racing
155,436

 
159,435

 
(3,999
)
 
(3
)%
Other
4,759

 
5,182

 
(423
)
 
(8
)%
Total net revenues
$
409,239

 
$
303,472

 
$
105,767

 
35
 %
Operating income
$
105,889

 
$
94,157

 
$
11,732

 
12
 %
Operating income margin
26
%
 
31
%
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
55,044

 
$
57,333

 
$
(2,289
)
 
(4
)%
Diluted earnings from net earnings per common share
$
3.10

 
$
3.21

 
$
(0.11
)
 
(3
)%
Our total net revenues increased $105.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015, primarily from revenues of $104.5 million from Big Fish Games, which was acquired on December 16, 2014.  Casino revenues increased $2.0 million due to stronger trends at certain of our Maine, Louisiana and Mississippi properties. TwinSpires revenues improved $3.7 million due to an 8.6% increase in handle growth driven by a strong Triple Crown season and a 17% increase in unique players during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Revenues generated by Racing decreased $4.0 million as the cessation of Calder's pari-mutuel operations on July 1, 2014, which accounted for a loss of 40 thoroughbred live race days as compared to the prior year, and declines at Arlington due to a reduction in state purse subsidies more than offset increased revenues at Churchill Downs from a successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week. Other revenues declined $0.4 million due to lower United Tote revenues and the cessation of the print edition of BLUFF Magazine during January 2015.
Our operating income increased $11.7 million, in part due to the impact of Big Fish Games, which contributed operating income of $7.1 million before non-cash charges of $8.2 million, as explained below, for the three months ended June 30, 2015. In addition, Casinos operating income improved due to strong revenue trends in Maine and Louisiana, coupled with enhanced efficiencies in labor and marketing expenditures. Furthermore, Racing and TwinSpires operating income rose, primarily driven by record-breaking Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week performance, and a strong Triple Crown season, respectively. Partially offsetting these increases were non-cash acquisition related charges of $8.2 million associated with fair value adjustments related to the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred founder liabilities. In addition, depreciation and amortization expense increased $12.9 million due to the impact of the Big Fish Games acquisition.
Our net earnings decreased $2.3 million reflecting an increase in our effective income tax rate from 38% to 46% due to certain non-deductible expenses arising from the Big Fish Games acquisition. Further discussion of results by our reported segments is detailed below.
Consolidated Operating Expenses
The following table is a summary of our consolidated operating expenses (in thousands):

30


 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Purses & pari-mutuel taxes
$
40,009

 
$
44,638

 
$
(4,629
)
 
(10
)%
Casino taxes
22,231

 
21,347

 
884

 
4
 %
Depreciation and amortization
27,270

 
15,760

 
11,510

 
73
 %
Other operating expenses
173,758

 
108,904

 
64,854

 
60
 %
Research and development expenses
9,847

 
—

 
9,847

 
U

Selling, general and administrative expenses
22,035

 
18,666

 
3,369

 
18
 %
Acquisition related charges
8,200

 
—

 
8,200

 
U

Total expenses
$
303,350

 
$
209,315

 
$
94,035

 
45
 %
Percent of revenue
74
%
 
69
%
 
 
 
 
Significant items affecting comparability of consolidated operating expenses include:
•
Other operating expenses increased $64.9 million, reflecting $70.5 million in operating expenses incurred by Big Fish Games during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Marketing expenditures increased $0.9 million, primarily at TwinSpires and Churchill Downs, with corresponding revenue growth. Furthermore, content expenses related to our TwinSpires segment increased $1.4 million associated with handle improvements. Partially offsetting these increases was a decline of $5.7 million in pari-mutuel expenses at Calder due to the conclusion of pari-mutuel operations on July 1, 2014. In addition, contract service expense decreased $0.9 million due to the cancellation of a TwinSpires' low-margin, third-party agreement during the fourth quarter of 2014. Finally, we experienced lower compensation expenses of $1.3 million as we reduced salaries and contract labor in areas with moderating revenue growth.
•
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $11.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015 driven by additional expenses of $12.9 million associated with the Big Fish Games acquisition. Partially offsetting this increase was lower depreciation expense of $1.1 million at Calder Casino, as certain gaming assets, which were acquired with the opening of Calder Casino during 2010, became fully depreciated during 2015.
•
Research and development expenses increased $9.8 million and consist primarily of compensation related expenditures within Big Fish Games studios and engineering functions.
•
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Big Fish Games incurred $3.4 million in expenses during the period, and we recognized an impairment loss of $0.3 million related to a land option that expired. In addition, legal expenditures increased as we recognized a non-recurring benefit of $0.4 million related to a legal settlement during the three months ended June 30, 2014. Partially offsetting these amounts was a reduction of $0.9 million associated with Calder's racing operations which did not recur during the three months ended June 30, 2015.
•
Acquisition related charges consist of non-cash fair value adjustments of $8.2 million associated with the change in the fair value of the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred founder liabilities during the three months ended June 30, 2015.
•
Purses and pari-mutuel taxes decreased $4.6 million, primarily due to the conclusion of Calder's pari-mutuel operations on July 1, 2014. Calder continued to incur purse expenses of $1.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015, which were generated from its casino operations. Increases in purses and pari-mutuel tax expense at Churchill Downs from a successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week were largely offset by revenue declines at Arlington.
Other Income (Expense) and Income Tax Provision
The following table is a summary of our other income (expense) and income tax provision (in thousands):

31


 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Interest income
$
6

 
$
5

 
$
1

 
20
 %
Interest expense
(7,112
)
 
(4,961
)
 
(2,151
)
 
(43
)%
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments
2,907

 
2,506

 
401

 
16
 %
Miscellaneous, net
28

 
393

 
(365
)
 
(93
)%
Other expense
$
(4,171
)
 
$
(2,057
)
 
$
(2,114
)
 
U

Income tax provision
$
(46,674
)
 
$
(34,767
)
 
$
(11,907
)
 
(34
)%
Effective tax rate
46
%
 
38
%
 
 
 
 
Significant items affecting the comparability of other income and expense and the income tax provision include:
•
Interest expense increased $2.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015, primarily as a result of higher average outstanding debt balances under our Senior Secured Credit Facility required for financing the acquisition of Big Fish Games.
•
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments increased $0.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to 2014 licensing expenditures related to our unsuccessful attempt to obtain a New York casino license which did not recur during 2015.
•
Miscellaneous income, net decreased $0.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency expenses related to Big Fish Games Luxembourg operations of $0.3 million.
•
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was negatively impacted by the anticipated annual increase in the fair values of the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred founder liabilities, which were non-deductible acquisition-related expenses.

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Net Revenues By Segment
The following table presents net revenues, including intercompany revenues, by our operating segments (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Big Fish Games
$
104,526

 
$
—

 
$
104,526

 
F

Casinos:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calder Casino
19,786

 
19,873

 
(87
)
 
—
 %
Fair Grounds Slots
9,053

 
9,586

 
(533
)
 
(6
)%
VSI
9,389

 
8,479

 
910

 
11
 %
Harlow's Casino
12,050

 
11,777

 
273

 
2
 %
Oxford Casino
20,958

 
19,402

 
1,556

 
8
 %
Riverwalk Casino
12,534

 
12,662

 
(128
)
 
(1
)%
Total Casinos
83,770

 
81,779

 
1,991

 
2
 %
TwinSpires
60,998

 
57,320

 
3,678

 
6
 %
Racing:
 
 
 
 


 


Churchill Downs
132,176

 
123,293

 
8,883

 
7
 %
Arlington
19,605

 
22,970

 
(3,365
)
 
(15
)%
Calder
717

 
10,065

 
(9,348
)
 
(93
)%
Fair Grounds
9,808

 
10,177

 
(369
)
 
(4
)%
Total Racing
162,306

 
166,505

 
(4,199
)
 
(3
)%
Other Investments
5,595

 
5,988

 
(393
)
 
(7
)%
Corporate revenues
257

 
404

 
(147
)
 
(36
)%
Eliminations
(8,213
)
 
(8,524
)
 
311

 
(4
)%
 
$
409,239

 
$
303,472

 
$
105,767

 
35
 %
Significant items affecting comparability of our net revenues by segment include:
•
Big Fish Games revenues contributed $104.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Big Fish Games net revenues includes amounts recognized from its premium paid, casino and free-to-play casual games. Revenues recognized include a reduction of $4.6 million resulting from business combination accounting rules when deferred revenue balances assumed as part of acquisitions are adjusted down to fair value. Subsequent to the acquisition of Big Fish Games, the Company analyzed the amount of revenue that would have been recognized had Big Fish Games remained independent and had the deferred revenue balances not been adjusted to fair value.  The $4.6 million downward adjustment to revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2015 is reflected in Big Fish Games net revenue presented on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
•
Casinos revenues increased $2.0 million driven, in part, by a $1.6 million increase in revenues at Oxford, which was reflective of both total gaming market growth in the region as well as an increase in Oxford's share of the market. VSI revenues increased $0.9 million, which we believe was primarily the result of favorable customer response to the 2015 installation of video poker machines. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in Fair Grounds Slots revenues of $0.5 million. On April 22, 2015, a smoking ban was implemented in Orleans Parish which negatively impacted our revenues and attendance, and which coincided with market share growth for our competitors whose operations are not within the smoking ban area. During the third quarter of 2015, we expect to offer our patrons at Fair Grounds Slots an outdoor smoking patio to mitigate the unfavorable impact of the smoking ban. Our Mississippi properties, Harlow's and Riverwalk, reported mixed revenue results, as improved table games activity at Riverwalk was offset by enhanced competitive freeplay activity at both properties, unfavorably impacting slots revenues.
•
TwinSpires revenues increased $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to a handle increase of 8.6%, which outpaced industry growth of 3.5% during the period by 5.1 percentage points. TwinSpires benefitted from a 17% increase in unique players and a 12% increase in new player registrations. Furthermore, TwinSpires revenues included a decline of $0.9 million compared to the prior period due to the cancellation of a low-margin, third-party agreement during the fourth quarter of 2014, under which it provided administrative call center services.

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•
Racing revenues decreased $4.2 million, primarily due to the July 1, 2014 cessation of pari-mutuel operations at Calder which resulted in a loss of 40 thoroughbred live race days during the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the prior period. Calder revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2015 consisted primarily of rental income from TSG for the use of Calder's racetrack and certain other racing and training facilities. Arlington revenues decreased $3.4 million as eight fewer live race days, smaller field sizes and fewer races per day led to a decline in pari-mutuel wagering, attendance and other operational-based revenues. Partially offsetting these declines was an increase in revenues of $8.9 million at Churchill Downs, primarily related to a successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week. Churchill Downs benefitted from record attendance and handle, in addition to increased media revenue and advance ticket sales revenue during the week.
•
Other Investments revenues decreased $0.4 million, due to the cessation of the print edition of BLUFF Magazine during January 2015 and lower revenues at United Tote.
Adjusted Segment EBITDA
In order to evaluate the performance of these operating segments internally, we use Adjusted EBITDA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and adjusted for insurance recoveries net of losses, share-based compensation expenses, pre-opening expenses, the impairment of assets, Big Fish Games transaction expenses, Big Fish Games acquisition-related charges, changes in Big Fish Games deferred revenue and other charges or recoveries). Big Fish Games transaction expenses include legal, accounting and other deal-related expenses. Big Fish Games acquisition-related charges reflect the change in fair value of the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred consideration liability recorded each reporting period. Changes in Big Fish Games deferred revenue reflect reductions in revenue from business combination accounting rules when deferred revenue balances assumed as part of an acquisition are adjusted to their fair values. Fair value approximates the cost of fulfilling the service obligation, plus a reasonable profit margin. Adjusted EBITDA also includes 50% of the operating income or loss of our joint venture, MVG.
We believe that the use of Adjusted EBITDA as a key performance measure of the results of operations enables management and investors to evaluate and compare from period to period our operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net earnings (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our operating results. The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA by our operating segments and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings and comprehensive earnings (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Big Fish Games
$
28,238

 
$
—

 
$
28,238

 
F

Casinos
27,955

 
26,174

 
1,781

 
7
 %
TwinSpires
16,717

 
14,087

 
2,630

 
19
 %
Racing
85,195

 
78,079

 
7,116

 
9
 %
Other Investments
781

 
(223
)
 
1,004

 
F

Corporate
(1,687
)
 
(1,141
)
 
(546
)
 
(48
)%
Total Adjusted EBITDA
$
157,199

 
$
116,976

 
$
40,223

 
34
 %
Big Fish Games acquisition charges
(8,200
)
 
—

 
(8,200
)
 
U

Big Fish Games changes in deferred revenue
(8,220
)
 
—

 
(8,220
)
 
U

Share-based compensation
(3,372
)
 
(3,113
)
 
(259
)
 
8
 %
MVG interest expense, net
(536
)
 
(597
)
 
61

 
(10
)%
Other charges and recoveries, net
(777
)
 
(450
)
 
(327
)
 
73
 %
Depreciation and amortization
(27,270
)
 
(15,760
)
 
(11,510
)
 
73
 %
Interest (expense) income, net
(7,106
)
 
(4,956
)
 
(2,150
)
 
43
 %
Income tax provision
(46,674
)
 
(34,767
)
 
(11,907
)
 
34
 %
Net earnings
55,044

 
57,333

 
(2,289
)
 
(4
)%
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
(28
)
 
—

 
(28
)
 
U

Comprehensive earnings
$
55,016

 
$
57,333

 
$
(2,317
)
 
(4
)%

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Excluding corporate share-based compensation, the table below presents the intercompany management fee (expense) income included in Adjusted EBITDA of each of the operating segments for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Big Fish Games
$
(750
)
 
$
—

 
$
(750
)
 
U

Casinos
(1,008
)
 
(957
)
 
(51
)
 
(5
)%
TwinSpires
(875
)
 
(802
)
 
(73
)
 
(9
)%
Racing
(2,995
)
 
(3,200
)
 
205

 
6
 %
Other Investments
(75
)
 
(80
)
 
5

 
6
 %
Corporate income
5,703

 
5,039

 
664

 
13
 %
Total management fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
 
Significant items affecting comparability of Adjusted EBITDA by segment include:
•
Big Fish Games, which was acquired on December 16, 2014, generated Adjusted EBITDA of $28.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Our bookings and revenues are reflective of industry growth in both the iOS and Android marketplaces and our increasing share of casino-style and casual free-to-play games. Significant components of operating expenses include platform fees, advertising and marketing, user acquisition costs, depreciation and amortization, network delivery costs, royalties and salaries and benefits. Big Fish Games Adjusted EBITDA results for the three months ended June 30, 2015 exceeded those of the first quarter of 2015 due, in part, to the increasing popularity of Gummy Drop! and Big Fish Casino in both the iOS and Android markets.
•
Casinos Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.8 million, as the majority of our properties improved their Adjusted EBITDA during the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared the prior period. Oxford Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.0 million due to strong revenue trends, increasing market share and efficient management of variable expenses. Despite increasing competitive actions in South Florida, Calder Casino Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.7 million due, in part, to savings in labor and insurance expenditures. Our Mississippi properties' Adjusted EBITDA improved $0.4 million on cost efficiencies and a 1% increase in revenues despite aggressive regional competition. Partially offsetting these improvements, Fair Grounds Slots and VSI combined Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.2 million compared to the same period of 2014. Fair Grounds Slots was negatively impacted by the introduction of a parish-wide smoking ban on April 22, 2015, and it experienced a decline in market share subsequent to the introduction of the smoking ban, coinciding with increased market share at other Louisiana casinos located in parishes not included in the smoking ban. Partially offsetting this decline, VSI benefited from higher visitation, which we believe was positively impacted by the 2015 installation of new video poker games. In addition, VSI locations are not included in the Orleans Parish smoking ban, which also contributed to revenue growth of 11%, as compared to the prior period.
•
TwinSpires Adjusted EBITDA increased $2.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Handle growth of 8.6% outpaced industry performance by 5.1 percentage points as customers continued to migrate to online wagering. TwinSpires experienced a reduction in Pennsylvania pari-mutuel taxes from a favorable tax ruling that occurred during the third quarter of 2014, which was partially offset by higher New York taxes due to the cancellation of a service agreement during May 2015. Partially offsetting these improvements were higher marketing expenses of $0.7 million, which were incurred for promotions and advertising related to the 2015 Triple Crown season.
•
Racing Adjusted EBITDA increased $7.1 million due to increased profitability of $6.0 million from the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week, driven by record-setting wagering activity, an increase in advance ticket sales and media revenue and record-breaking attendance. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA at Calder improved $1.6 million, due to the cessation of pari-mutuel operations during 2014 and revenues received from the TSG agreement during 2015. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $0.8 million at Arlington resulting from lower live and simulcast racing revenues resulting from eight fewer live race days, lower attendance and smaller field sizes due to lower purses on the depletion of Horse Racing Equity Trust Fund monies during the prior year. Fair Grounds Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.2 million as poor weather for a portion of Jazz Fest hindered results during the period.
•
Other Investments Adjusted EBITDA improved $1.0 million due to higher United Tote earnings and lower expenditures associated with the development of an Internet gaming platform.
•
Corporate Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $0.5 million due primarily to salary and benefits increases and additional deferred compensation expense driven by an increase in the Company's stock price during the three months ended June 30, 2015, which were partially offset by higher management fees.

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The following other items affected net earnings during the three months ended June 30, 2015:
•
Big Fish Games related non-cash charges of $16.4 million consist of a fair value adjustment of $8.2 million associated with the change in the fair value of the earnout and deferred founder liabilities during the period. In addition, we recorded a deferred revenue adjustment of $8.2 million consisting of $4.6 million resulting from business combination accounting rules when deferred revenue balances assumed as part of acquisitions are adjusted down to fair value, and $3.6 million resulting from bookings exceeding revenue recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2015.
•
Other charges and recoveries include $0.8 million in expenses for the demolition of barns at Calder, which was partially offset by the prior year expenses of $0.5 million for our New York venture which did not recur during 2015.
•
Interest (expense) income, net, increased $2.2 million primarily as a result of higher long-term debt balances outstanding due to the acquisition of Big Fish Games.
•
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $11.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015, driven by additional expenses of $12.9 million associated with the Big Fish Games acquisition. Partially offsetting this increase was a reduction in depreciation expense of $1.1 million at Calder from the cessation of pari-mutuel operations and the acceleration of depreciation on certain racing assets during 2014.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2015, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Executive Summary
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, total consolidated revenues and certain other financial information and operating data (in thousands, except per common share data and live race days):
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Number of thoroughbred live race days
123

 
211

 
(88
)
 
(42
)%
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Big Fish Games
$
196,429

 
$
—

 
$
196,429

 
F

Casinos
169,185

 
168,165

 
1,020

 
1
 %
TwinSpires
106,063

 
103,160

 
2,903

 
3
 %
Racing
179,874

 
190,014

 
(10,140
)
 
(5
)%
Other
8,598

 
9,274

 
(676
)
 
(7
)%
Total net revenues
$
660,149

 
$
470,613

 
$
189,536

 
40
 %
Operating income
$
101,761

 
$
95,723

 
$
6,038

 
6
 %
Operating income margin
15
%
 
20
%
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
53,486

 
$
56,633

 
$
(3,147
)
 
(6
)%
Diluted net earnings per common share
$
3.02

 
$
3.17

 
$
(0.15
)
 
(5
)%
Our total net revenues increased $189.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015, from revenues of $196.4 million from Big Fish Games, which was acquired on December 16, 2014. Casinos revenues increased $1.0 million as improvements at our Maine and Louisiana properties were partially offset by regional weaknesses at other locations. TwinSpires revenues increased $2.9 million primarily due to a 5.3% increase in handle during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Racing revenues declined $10.1 million, as the cessation of Calder's pari-mutuel operations and declines at Arlington due to reductions of state purse subsidies more than offset higher revenues from a strong Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week. Other revenues declined $0.7 million primarily due to lower United Tote revenues associated with equipment sales and totalisator services.
Our operating income increased $6.0 million due to the impact of a successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week on our Racing operations and the effect of a strong Triple Crown season on TwinSpires results. Furthermore, our Casinos' operating income margin improved 2.7 percentage points driven by revenue growth and operational efficiencies. Partially offsetting these increases were non-cash acquisition related charges of $14.6 million associated with the fair value adjustments related to the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred founder liabilities. In addition, depreciation and amortization expense increased $23.6 million due to the impact of the Big Fish Games acquisition.
Our net earnings decreased $3.1 million as an increase in our effective income tax rate from 38% to 46% due to certain non-deductible expenses arising from the Big Fish Games acquisition more than offset the recognition of a gain of $5.8 million from the sale of our remaining investment in HRTV. Further discussion of results by our reported segments is detailed below.
Consolidated Operating Expenses
The following table is a summary of our consolidated operating expenses (in thousands):

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Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Purses & pari-mutuel taxes
$
57,680

 
$
66,106

 
$
(8,426
)
 
(13
)%
Casino taxes
43,943

 
43,003

 
940

 
2
 %
Depreciation and amortization
54,677

 
31,044

 
23,633

 
76
 %
Other operating expenses
323,802

 
195,037

 
128,765

 
66
 %
Research and development
20,079

 
—

 
20,079

 
U

SG&A expenses
43,607

 
40,131

 
3,476

 
9
 %
Acquisition related charges
14,600

 
—

 
14,600

 
U

Insurance recoveries, net of losses
—

 
(431
)
 
431

 
(100
)%
Total
$
558,388

 
$
374,890

 
$
183,498

 
49
 %
Percent of revenue
85
%
 
80
%
 
 
 
 
Significant items affecting comparability of consolidated operating expenses include:
•
Other operating expenses increased $128.8 million, reflecting $139.9 million in operating expenses incurred by Big Fish Games during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Deferred compensation expense increased $0.9 million, which was attributable to the increase in the Company's stock price during the period. Marketing expenditures increased $0.9 million, primarily at TwinSpires and Churchill Downs, with corresponding revenue growth. Furthermore, content expenses related to our TwinSpires segment increased $1.9 million associated with handle improvement. Partially offsetting these increases was a decline of $10.3 million in expenses at Calder due to the conclusion of pari-mutuel operations on July 1, 2014. Furthermore, in response to moderating revenue growth, we reduced salaries and contract labor across our segments by $2.5 million. Finally, other contract service expense decreased $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, due to the cancellation of a TwinSpires' low-margin, third-party service agreement during the fourth quarter of 2014.
•
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $23.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 driven by additional expenses of $25.7 million associated with the Big Fish Games acquisition. Partially offsetting this increase was lower depreciation expense of $1.9 million at Calder Slots, as certain gaming assets, which were acquired with the opening of Calder Casino during 2010, became fully depreciated during 2015.
•
Research and development expenses increased $20.1 million and consist primarily of compensation related expenditures within Big Fish Games studios and engineering functions.
•
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Big Fish Games incurred $7.8 million in expenses during the period and we recognized an impairment loss of $0.3 million related to a land option that expired. In addition, legal expenditures increased due to a non-recurring legal recovery of $0.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014. Partially offsetting these amounts were reductions in share-based compensation of $2.8 million and lower corporate expenditures for legislative issues of $1.0 million. Finally, Calder expenses declined $1.5 million associated with Calder's racing operations which did not recur during the six months ended June 30, 2015.
•
Purses and pari-mutuel taxes decreased $8.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 primarily due to the conclusion of Calder's pari-mutuel operations on July 1, 2014. Calder continued to incur purse expenses of $3.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015, which were generated from its casino operations.
•
Acquisition related charges consist of non-cash fair value adjustments of $14.6 million associated with the change in the fair value of the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred founder liabilities during the six months ended June 30, 2015.
Other Income (Expense) and Income Tax Provision
The following table is a summary of our other income (expense) and income tax provision (in thousands):

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Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Interest income
$
224

 
$
9

 
$
215

 
F

Interest expense
(14,596
)
 
(9,934
)
 
(4,662
)
 
(47
)%
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments
5,855

 
4,796

 
1,059

 
22
 %
Gain on sale of equity investment
5,817

 
—

 
5,817

 
F

Miscellaneous, net
(160
)
 
368

 
(528
)
 
U

Other income (expense)
$
(2,860
)
 
$
(4,761
)
 
$
1,901

 
40
 %
Income tax provision
(45,415
)
 
(34,329
)
 
$
(11,086
)
 
(32
)%
Effective tax rate
46
%
 
38
%
 
 
 
 
Significant items affecting the comparability of other income and expense and the income tax provision include:
•
Gain on sale of equity investment increased $5.8 million, due to the receipt of $6.0 million of proceeds and the associated recognition of a $5.8 million gain on sale of our remaining investment in HRTV.
•
Interest expense increased $4.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily as a result of higher average outstanding debt balances under our Senior Secured Credit Facility required for financing the acquisition of Big Fish Games.
•
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments increased $1.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to an improvement in the performance of our investment in MVG of $0.6 million. In addition, we incurred expenses of $0.5 million during 2014 related to our unsuccessful attempt to obtain a New York casino license which did not recur during 2015.
•
Miscellaneous income, net decreased $0.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency expenses related to Big Fish Games Luxembourg operations of $0.5 million.
•
The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was negatively impacted by the anticipated annual increase in the fair values of the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred founder liabilities, which were non-deductible acquisition-related expenses.

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Net Revenues By Segment
The following table presents net revenues, including intercompany revenues, by our operating segments (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Big Fish Games
$
196,429

 
$
—

 
$
196,429

 
F

Casinos:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calder Casino
40,165

 
40,456

 
(291
)
 
(1
)%
Fair Grounds Slots
20,535

 
21,370

 
(835
)
 
(4
)%
VSI
18,573

 
17,232

 
1,341

 
8
 %
Harlow's Casino
25,730

 
26,228

 
(498
)
 
(2
)%
Oxford Casino
38,461

 
36,921

 
1,540

 
4
 %
Riverwalk Casino
25,721

 
25,957

 
(236
)
 
(1
)%
Total Casinos
169,185

 
168,164

 
1,021

 
1
 %
TwinSpires
106,610

 
103,634

 
2,976

 
3
 %
Racing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Churchill Downs
134,417

 
125,663

 
8,754

 
7
 %
Arlington
26,375

 
30,109

 
(3,734
)
 
(12
)%
Calder
1,391

 
18,445

 
(17,054
)
 
(92
)%
Fair Grounds
26,610

 
25,200

 
1,410

 
6
 %
Total Racing
188,793

 
199,417

 
(10,624
)
 
(5
)%
Other Investments
9,995

 
10,723

 
(728
)
 
(7
)%
Corporate revenues
491

 
659

 
(168
)
 
(25
)%
Eliminations
(11,354
)
 
(11,985
)
 
631

 
(5
)%
 
$
660,149

 
$
470,612

 
$
189,537

 
40
 %
Significant items affecting comparability of our net revenues by segment include:
•
Big Fish Games revenues contributed $196.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Big Fish Games net revenues includes amounts recognized from its premium paid, casino and free-to-play casual games.  Revenues recognized include a reduction of $13.8 million resulting from business combination accounting rules when deferred revenue balances assumed as part of acquisitions are adjusted down to fair value. Subsequent to the acquisition of Big Fish Games, the Company analyzed the amount of revenue that would have been recognized had Big Fish Games remained independent and had the deferred revenue balances not been adjusted to fair value.  The $13.8 million downward adjustment to revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is reflected in Big Fish Games net revenue presented on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
•
Casinos revenues increased $1.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Oxford revenues increased $1.5 million due to a strengthening market and improvements in market share. In addition, VSI revenues improved $1.3 million as our video poker operations benefitted from lower gasoline prices, effective advertising and the 2015 installation of video poker machines. Partially offsetting these increases was a decline in Fair Grounds Slots revenues which was negatively impacted by a smoking ban in Orleans Parish which commenced on April 22, 2015. Furthermore, revenues at our Mississippi properties declined $0.7 million as the result of aggressive competitors' offerings, while Calder Casino declined $0.3 million on the exit of poker operations during July 2014.
•
TwinSpires revenues increased $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to a handle increase of 5.3%, which was an improvement of 5.8 percentage points as compared to the industry decline of 0.5% during the period. TwinSpires benefited from a strong Triple Crown season and continued to increase its active player usage and new account registrations. Furthermore, TwinSpires revenues included a decline in revenues of $1.7 million compared to the prior period due to the cancellation of a low-margin, third-party agreement during the fourth quarter of 2014 under which it provided administrative call center services.
•
Racing revenues decreased $10.6 million, primarily due to the July 1, 2014 cessation of pari-mutuel operations at Calder. Calder revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2015 consisted primarily of rental income from TSG for the use of

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Calder's racetrack and certain other racing and training facilities. Arlington revenues decreased $3.7 million with eight fewer live race days, smaller field sizes and fewer races per day which led to a decline in attendance and pari-mutuel wagering and other operational-based revenues. Partially offsetting these declines was an increase in revenues of $8.8 million at Churchill Downs, primarily related a successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week. Churchill Downs benefitted from record attendance and handle, in addition to increased media revenue and advance ticket sales revenue during the week.
•
Other Investments revenues decreased $0.7 million, partially due to the cessation of the print edition of BLUFF Magazine during January 2015 and lower revenues at United Tote.
Adjusted Segment EBITDA    
In order to evaluate the performance of our operating segments internally, we use Adjusted EBITDA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and adjusted for insurance recoveries net of losses, share-based compensation expenses, pre-opening expenses, the impairment of assets, Big Fish Games transaction expenses, Big Fish Games acquisition-related charges, changes in Big Fish Games deferred revenue and other charges or recoveries). Big Fish Games transaction expenses include legal, accounting and other deal-related expenses. Big Fish Games acquisition-related charges reflect the change in fair value of the Big Fish Games earnout and deferred consideration liability recorded each reporting period. Changes in Big Fish Games deferred revenue reflect reductions in revenue from business combination accounting rules when deferred revenue balances assumed as part of an acquisition are adjusted to their fair values. Fair value approximates the cost of fulfilling the service obligation, plus a reasonable profit margin. Adjusted EBITDA also includes 50% of the operating income or loss of our joint venture, MVG.
We believe that the use of Adjusted EBITDA as a key performance measure of the results of operations enables management and investors to evaluate and compare from period to period our operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net earnings (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our operating results. The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA by our operating segments and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings and comprehensive earnings (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Big Fish Games
$
48,264

 
$
—

 
$
48,264

 
F

Casinos
56,742

 
53,425

 
3,317

 
6
 %
TwinSpires
27,907

 
24,037

 
3,870

 
16
 %
Racing
75,998

 
67,829

 
8,169

 
12
 %
Other Investments
113

 
(1,576
)
 
1,689

 
F

Corporate
(3,554
)
 
(2,247
)
 
(1,307
)
 
(58
)%
Total Adjusted EBITDA
$
205,470

 
$
141,468

 
$
64,002

 
45
 %
Insurance recoveries, net of losses
—

 
431

 
(431
)
 
(100
)%
Big Fish Games acquisition charges
(14,600
)
 
—

 
(14,600
)
 
U

Big Fish Games changes in deferred revenue
(21,096
)
 
—

 
(21,096
)
 
U

Share-based compensation expense
(6,095
)
 
(8,354
)
 
2,259

 
(27
)%
MVG interest expense, net
(1,090
)
 
(1,137
)
 
47

 
(4
)%
Other charges and recoveries, net
5,361

 
(477
)
 
5,838

 
F

Depreciation and amortization
(54,677
)
 
(31,044
)
 
(23,633
)
 
76
 %
Interest (expense) income, net
(14,372
)
 
(9,925
)
 
(4,447
)
 
45
 %
Income tax provision
(45,415
)
 
(34,329
)
 
(11,086
)
 
32
 %
Net earnings
53,486

 
56,633

 
(3,147
)
 
(6
)%
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
(415
)
 
—

 
(415
)
 
U

Comprehensive earnings
$
53,071

 
$
56,633

 
$
(3,562
)
 
(6
)%

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Excluding corporate share-based compensation, the table below presents the intercompany management fee (expense) income included in Adjusted EBITDA of each operating segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Big Fish Games
$
(1,500
)
 
$
—

 
$
(1,500
)
 
U

Casinos
(3,332
)
 
(3,531
)
 
199

 
6
%
TwinSpires
(2,098
)
 
(2,233
)
 
135

 
6
%
Racing
(3,693
)
 
(4,178
)
 
485

 
12
%
Other Investments
(188
)
 
(213
)
 
25

 
12
%
Corporate income
10,811

 
10,155

 
656

 
6
%
Total management fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
 
Significant items affecting comparability of Adjusted EBITDA by segment include:
•
Big Fish Games, which was acquired on December 16, 2014, generated Adjusted EBITDA of $48.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Our bookings and revenues are reflective of industry growth in both the iOS and Android marketplaces and our increasing share of casino-style and casual free-to-play games. Significant components of operating expenses include platform fees, advertising and marketing, user acquisition costs, depreciation and amortization, network delivery costs, royalties and salaries and benefits. Big Fish Games Adjusted EBITDA results continue to reflect the increasing popularity of Gummy Drop! and Big Fish Casinos in both the iOS and Android markets.
•
Casinos Adjusted EBITDA increased $3.3 million, as the majority of our properties improved their Adjusted EBITDA during the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared the prior period. Oxford Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.4 million due to strong revenue trends, increasing market share and efficient management of variable expenses. Calder Casino Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.8 million due in part to savings in labor and insurance expenditures. Adjusted EBITDA from our Mississippi properties and from our joint venture, MVG, each increased $0.5 million during the period. Continuing aggressive regional competition in Mississippi was mitigated by disciplined labor expenditures and marketing spending. MVG benefitted from the continued improvement of its customer database, partially offset by new competition in the market. Finally, Fair Grounds Slots and VSI combined Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.1 million compared to the same period of 2014. VSI benefited from higher visitation, which we believe was positively impacted by the installation of new video poker games, driving revenue growth of 8%, as compared to the prior period. The VSI improvement more than offset revenue weakness at Fair Grounds Slots, due in part to the introduction of a parish-wide smoking ban on April 22, 2015.
•
TwinSpires Adjusted EBITDA increased $3.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Handle growth of 5.3% outpaced industry performance by 5.8 percentage points as customers continued to migrate to online wagering. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, TwinSpires experienced a reduction in Pennsylvania pari-mutuel taxes from a favorable tax ruling that occurred during the third quarter of 2014, which was partially offset by higher New York taxes due to the cancellation of a service agreement during May 2015. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA benefitted by the discontinuation of Luckity, our online real-money bingo operations, which ceased operations during November 2014. Partially offsetting these improvements were higher marketing expenses of $0.5 million, which were incurred for promotions related to the 2015 Triple Crown season, and the loss of equity earnings related to the sale of our remaining investment in HRTV during January 2015.
•
Racing Adjusted EBITDA increased $8.2 million due to increased profitability of $6.0 million from the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week, driven by record-setting wagering activity, an increase in advance ticket sales and media revenue and the effect of record-breaking attendance. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA at Calder improved $3.0 million, due to the cessation of pari-mutuel operations during 2014 and revenues received from the TSG agreement during 2015. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $0.9 million at Arlington resulting from lower live and simulcast racing revenues as a result of eight fewer live race days, lower attendance and smaller field sizes due to a lower purse structure on the depletion of the Horse Racing Equity Trust Fund monies during the prior year. Fair Grounds Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.2 million as improvements in attendance and pari-mutuel revenues, despite one fewer live race day, were offset by a decline in Jazz Fest performance due to inclement weather and higher marketing and maintenance expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

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•
Other Investments Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.7 million due, in part, to cost control efforts and bad debt expense recoveries at United Tote, which improved its Adjusted EBITDA by $0.8 million. In addition, costs associated with the development of our Internet gaming platform decreased $0.6 million.
•
Corporate Adjusted EBITDA decreased $1.3 million due in part to an increased in deferred compensation expense of $0.9 million, which was attributable to the increase in the Company's stock price during the period.
The following other items affected net earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2015:
•
Big Fish Games related non-cash charges of $35.7 million consist of a fair value adjustment of $14.6 million associated with the change in the fair value of the earnout and deferred founder liabilities during the period. In addition, we recorded a deferred revenue adjustment of $21.1 million consisting of $13.8 million resulting from business combination accounting rules when deferred revenue balances assumed as part of acquisitions are adjusted down to fair value, and $7.3 million resulting from bookings exceeding revenue recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2015.
•
Interest (expense) income, net increased $4.4 million primarily as a result of higher long-term debt balances outstanding due to the acquisition of Big Fish Games.
•
Share-based compensation expense decreased $2.3 million compared to the same period of 2014, primarily due to expenses associated with grants made under the New Company LTIP during 2013 which were substantially recognized during 2014, which was partially offset by new awards granted in February 2015. Unrecognized compensation expense attributable to unvested service period awards under the New Company LTIP, which will be recognized in subsequent periods, was $11.0 million as of June 30, 2015. The weighted average period over which we expect to recognize the remaining compensation expense under the service period awards approximates 17 months. There is no remaining unrecognized expense under the market condition awards.
•
Other charges and recoveries, net included a gain of $5.8 million from the sale of our remaining ownership interest in HRTV and a gain of $0.3 million from the reimbursement of a portion of our 2014 licensing expenditures related to our unsuccessful attempt to obtain a New York casino license during 2014. Partially offsetting these recoveries were expenses of $0.8 million for the demolition of barns at Calder and $0.5 million for prior year expenses associated with our New York joint venture which did not recur during 2015.
•
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $23.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015, driven by additional expenses of $25.7 million associated with the Big Fish Games acquisition. Partially offsetting this increase was a reduction in depreciation expense of $1.8 million at Calder from the cessation of pari-mutuel operations and the acceleration of depreciation on certain racing assets during 2014.
•
Insurance recoveries, net of losses, declined $0.4 million as we recognized the final reimbursement of insurance proceeds from hailstorm damage at Churchill Downs during the six month ended June 30, 2014.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
The following table is a summary of our overall financial position as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
Change
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
$
 
%
Total assets
$
2,298,990

 
$
2,362,504

 
$
(63,514
)
 
(3
)%
Total liabilities
$
1,542,553

 
$
1,662,503

 
$
(119,950
)
 
(7
)%
Total shareholders' equity
$
756,437

 
$
700,001

 
$
56,436

 
8
 %
Significant items affecting the comparability of our condensed consolidated balance sheets include:
•
Significant changes within total assets include a reduction of $11.0 million in Big Fish Games cash domiciled in Luxembourg as $17.0 million was repatriated to the United States to be used for long-term debt principal repayments, which was partially offset by cash generated by the Luxembourg operations. In addition, net accounts receivable declined $9.0 million primarily reflecting collections related to the 2015 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week, offset by an increase in Big Fish Games accounts receivable, related to timing of payments for iOS and Android related purchases. Furthermore, income taxes receivable decreased primarily due to the receipt of the 2014 federal tax refunds of $20.3 million. Finally, other intangible assets decreased $28.4 million primarily due to amortization expense of $23.0 million associated with Big Fish Games intangible assets.
Partially offsetting these decreases was an increase of $8.2 million in Big Fish Games game technology and rights expenditures associated with payments made to third-party developers. In addition, other current assets increased

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$2.6 million attributable to prepayments for our annual insurance premiums and $3.5 million primarily related to Big Fish Games spending on platform and developer fees.
•
Significant changes within total liabilities include a reduction of $156.6 million in our total debt outstanding due to principal payments funded with cash from operations. In addition, dividends payable decreased $17.4 million reflecting the payment of our annual dividend declared in 2014. Furthermore, non-Big Fish Games deferred revenue decreased $40.8 million primarily related to the recognition of revenue for the 2015 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
Partially offsetting these decreases were increase of $10.3 million in purses payable primarily attributable to generation of purses at Churchill Downs and Arlington spring meets, offset by the conclusion of the Fair Grounds winter meet. The Big Fish Games earnout and deferred founder's payment increased $14.6 million as a result of a fair value measurement adjustment during the first six months of 2015. Income taxes payable increased by $32.6 million related to our current year earnings. In addition, accounts payable increased $23.0 million due to higher settlements payable balances and payables associated with the conclusion of the Churchill Downs Spring Meet. Finally, Big Fish Games deferred revenue increased $21.0 million due to strong growth in bookings.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table is a summary of our liquidity and cash flows (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Change
Cash flows from:
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Operating activities
$
194,178

 
$
119,088

 
$
75,090

 
63
%
Investing activities
$
(17,972
)
 
$
(45,160
)
 
$
27,188

 
60
%
Financing activities
$
(183,347
)
 
$
(71,966
)
 
$
(111,381
)
 
U

Significant items affecting the comparability of our liquidity and capital resources between the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 include:
•
Cash provided by operating activities increased $75.1 million primarily due to increases in Big Fish Games deferred revenue reflecting increases in bookings associated with its free-to-play and casino games. Furthermore, cash flow improved from strong Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby week performance, as well as cash generated by Big Fish Games operations. In addition, we received dividends of $7.5 million paid by our joint venture, MVG, and $20.3 million in federal income tax refunds. Partially offsetting these amounts was an $8.2 million increase in game technology and rights payments by Big Fish Games to third-party developers, net of amortization. We anticipate that cash flows from operations over the next twelve months will be adequate to fund our business operations and capital expenditures.
•
The decrease in cash used in investing activities is primarily due to lower capital expenditures at Churchill Downs for current year Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks projects, as compared to projects funded during the prior year, in addition to lower funding requirements of $6.2 million for our MVG joint venture. In addition, we received proceeds of $6.0 million from the sale of our remaining investment in HRTV. Partially offsetting these amounts were deferred payments of $0.9 million to Big Fish Games former equity holders for working capital adjustments related to the acquisition.
•
The increase in cash used in financing activities is primarily due to an increase in net repayments under our Senior Secured Credit Facility of $156.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the prior year and payments of $11.8 million to Big Fish Games' equity holders for the receipt of income tax refunds related to the acquisition. Partially offsetting these amounts was the repurchase of common stock at a cost of $61.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 which did not recur.
Free cash flow, which we reconcile to “Net cash provided by operating activities,” is cash flows from operations reduced by maintenance-related (replacement) capital expenditures. Maintenance-related capital expenditures are expenditures to replace existing fixed assets with a useful life greater than one year that are obsolete, worn-out, or no longer cost effective to repair. We use free cash flow to evaluate our business because, although it is similar to cash flows from operations, we believe it will typically present a more conservative measure of cash flows, as maintenance-related capital expenditures are a necessary component of our ongoing operations. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure and our definition may differ from other companies’ definitions of this measure.
Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures and does not incorporate the funding of business acquisitions. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, cash flows from operating activities under GAAP.

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The following is a summary of additions to property and equipment and a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most comparable GAAP measure, “Net cash provided by operating activities,” for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
$
 
%
Maintenance-related capital expenditures
$
16,757

 
$
12,425

 
$
4,332

 
35
 %
Capital project expenditures
5,924

 
26,050

 
(20,126
)
 
(77
)%
Additions to property and equipment
$
22,681

 
$
38,475

 
$
(15,794
)
 
(41
)%
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
194,178

 
$
119,088

 
$
75,090

 
63
 %
Maintenance-related capital expenditures
(16,757
)
 
(12,425
)
 
(4,332
)
 
35
 %
Free cash flow
$
177,421

 
$
106,663

 
$
70,758

 
66
 %
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the decrease in capital project expenditures, as compared to the same period of 2014, primarily reflects capital expenditures related to the Rooftop Garden, Grandstand Terrace, and video board projects at Churchill Downs and the Oxford gaming floor expansion that was completed in 2014.
Credit Facilities and Indebtedness
Senior Secured Credit Facility
On December 1, 2014, the Company executed the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”) whereby it added a $200 million Term Loan Facility (“Term Loan”) to the existing Senior Secured Credit Facility and amended certain definitions and provisions of the credit agreement including Consolidated Funded Indebtedness, EBITDA and calculation of the Total Leverage Ratio. The Senior Secured Credit Facility matures on May 17, 2018. The Term Loan matures on December 1, 2019, provided however, in the event the Senior Secured Credit Facility has not, prior to May 17, 2018, been extended to a maturity date of December 1, 2019, the Term Loan matures on May 17, 2018.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we commenced required quarterly principal payments which will recur through September 30, 2019. The initial quarterly payment made was $2.5 million and will increase in increments of $1.25 million on December 31 of each year to reach the final year quarterly payment amount of $7.5 million.
Generally, borrowings made pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Facility and the Term Loan bear interest at a LIBOR-based rate per annum plus an applicable margin percentage ranging from 1.125% to 3.0% depending on the Company's total leverage ratio. In addition, under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, the Company agreed to pay a commitment fee at rates that range from 0.175% to 0.45% of the available aggregate commitment, depending on the Company's leverage ratio. The Term Loan is not subject to, or included in the calculation of, the commitment fee.
The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations on the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness, restricted payments, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets, sale-leaseback transactions and transactions with affiliates. The covenants permit the Company to use proceeds of the credit extended under the agreement for general corporate purposes, restricted payments and acquisition needs. The Senior Secured Credit Facility also contains financial covenants that require the Company (i) to maintain an interest coverage ratio (i.e., consolidated adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense) that is greater than 3.0 to 1.0; (ii) not to permit the total leverage ratio (i.e., total consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated adjusted EBITDA) to be greater than 4.5 to 1.0, provided that if a certain minimum consolidated adjusted EBITDA is reached then the total leverage ratio will be increased to 5.0 to 1.0 for such periods that the minimum is maintained; and (iii) not to permit the senior secured leverage ratio (i.e. senior secured consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated adjusted EBITDA) to be greater than 3.5 to 1.0. As of June 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and substantially all of the Company's assets continue to be pledged as collateral under the Senior Secured Credit Facility. At June 30, 2015, the financial ratios under our Senior Secured Credit Facility were as follows:
 
Actual
 
Requirement
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.7 to 1
 
> 3.0 to 1.0
Total Leverage Ratio
2.6 to 1
 
< 4.5 to 1.0
Senior Secured Leverage Ratio
1.5 to 1
 
< 3.5 to 1.0
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate and Credit Risk

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Our primary exposure to market risk relates to changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2015, we had $313.7 million outstanding under our Senior Secured Credit Facility, which bears interest at LIBOR based variable rates. We are exposed to market risk on variable rate debt due to potential adverse changes in these rates. Assuming the outstanding balance of the debt facility remains constant, a one-percentage point increase in the LIBOR rate would reduce net earnings and cash flows from operating activities by $1.7 million.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
We operate internationally and are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk. While the substantial majority of our revenue has been and is expected to continue to be denominated in U.S. dollars, our results of operations and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly changes in the Euro. Due to the relative size of our international operations to date, our foreign currency exposure is not material and thus we have not instituted a hedging program. As our global operations continue to grow, we will monitor the foreign currency exposure to determine if and when we should begin a hedging program.
ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Disclosure Committee and management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b). Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2015.
(b)
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management of the Company has evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2015. As previously disclosed, on December 16, 2014, the Company acquired Big Fish Games. Effective January 1, 2015, the Company initiated the process, through testing, to ensure that Big Fish Games continued to comply with the Company's internal control concepts, use and application. During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, there have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company records an accrual for legal contingencies to the extent that it concludes that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Except as disclosed below, no estimate of the possible loss or range of loss in excess of amounts accrued, if any, can be made at this time regarding the matters specifically described below. We do not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
BIG FISH CASINO
On April 17, 2015, Cheryl Kater, by and through counsel, filed a Complaint - Class Action styled Cheryl Kater v. Churchill Downs Incorporated. Plaintiff, Cheryl Kater, filed the purported class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, for the Western District of Washington, in Seattle, alleging, among other claims, that the Company’s “Big Fish Casino” violates Washington law, including the Washington Consumer Protection Act, by facilitating unlawful gambling through its virtual casino games (namely the Company’s slots, blackjack, poker, and roulette games offered through Big Fish Casino). On June 30, 2015, the Company filed its Motion to Dismiss the Complaint. On July 15, 2015, Plaintiff and the Company, (collectively, the "Parties"), filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order to Extend the Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. On July 16, 2015, the U.S. District Court accepted the Parties Stipulation and issued an Order extending Plaintiffs' deadline to file opposition to the Company's Motion to Dismiss to August 7, 2015, and moving the Company's deadline to file its reply to Plaintiff's opposition to August 28,2015. As this case is in the early stages and the Plaintiff, through counsel, did not specify or claim specific damages in their Complaint, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the magnitude or extent, if at all, this litigation will have a material impact on its business or financial results.
LOUISIANA HORSEMENS' PURSES
On April 21, 2014, John L. Soileau and other individuals filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment, Permanent Injunction, and Damages - Class Action styled John L. Soileau, et. al. versus Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing, LLC, Churchill Downs Louisiana Video Poker Company, LLC (Suit No. 14-3873) in the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana.  The petition defines the

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“alleged plaintiff class” as quarter-horse owners, trainers and jockeys that have won purses at the “Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots” facility in New Orleans, Louisiana since the first effective date of La. R.S. 27:438 and specifically since 2008.  The petition alleges that Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing, L.L.C. and Churchill Downs Louisiana Video Poker Company, L.L.C. (“Fair Grounds”) have collected certain monies through video draw poker devices that constitute monies earned for purse supplements and all of those supplemental purse monies have been paid to thoroughbred horsemen during Fair Grounds’ live thoroughbred horse meets while La. R.S. 27:438 requires a portion of those supplemental purse monies to be paid to quarter-horse horsemen during Fair Grounds’ live quarter-horse meets.  The petition requests that the Court declare that Fair Grounds violated La. R.S. 27:438, issue a permanent and mandatory injunction ordering Fair Grounds to pay all future supplements due to the plaintiff class pursuant to La. R.S. 27:438, and to pay the plaintiff class such sums as it finds to reasonably represent the value of the sums due to the plaintiff class. On August 14, 2014, the plaintiffs filed an amendment to their petition naming the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association 1993, Inc. (“HBPA”) as an additional defendant and alleging that HBPA is also liable to plaintiffs for the disputed purse funds.  On October 9, 2014, HBPA and Fair Grounds filed exceptions to the suit, including an exception of primary jurisdiction seeking a referral to the Louisiana Racing Commission.  By Judgment dated November 21, 2014, the District Court granted the exception of primary jurisdiction and referred the matter to the Louisiana Racing Commission.  On January 26, 2015, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the plaintiffs’ request for supervisory review of the Judgment. The Louisiana Racing Commission requested and received memoranda from the parties in the case on the issue of whether plaintiffs have standing to pursue the claims against Fair Grounds. The Racing Commission heard oral argument on this issue on April 20, 2015 and is expected to make a ruling at its next meeting scheduled for August 24, 2015.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
In October 2012, the Company filed a verified complaint for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and for declaratory judgment (the “Complaint”) against the Illinois Department of Revenue (the “Department”). The Company's complaint was filed in response to Notices of Deficiency issued by the Department on March 18, 2010, and September 6, 2012. In response to said Notices of Deficiency, the Company, on October 4, 2012, issued a payment in protest in the amount of $2.9 million (the “Protest Payment”) under the State Officers and Employees Money Disposition Act and recorded this amount in other assets. The Company subsequently filed its complaint in November 2012 alleging that the Department erroneously included handle, instead of the Company's commissions from handle, in the computation of the Company's sales factor (a computation of the Company's gross receipts from wagering within the State of Illinois) for determining the applicable tax owed. On October 30, 2012, the Company's Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief was granted, which prevents the Department from depositing any monies from the Protest Payment into the State of Illinois General Fund and from taking any further action against the Company until the Circuit Court takes final action on the Company's Complaint. On December 3, 2014, the Company filed its Motion for Summary Judgment on all material aspects of its case. Also on December 3, 2014, the Department, by and through its counsel, the Illinois Attorney General, filed its Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. Oral arguments on the parties’ Motions for Summary Judgment occurred on March 5, 2015. On May 14, 2015, the Tax and Miscellaneous Remedies Section of the Circuit Court of Cook County issued an Opinion and Order, granting in part, the Company’s Motion for Summary Judgment on the issue of the Department’s erroneous inclusion of handle in the sales factor used to determine applicable tax owed to the State of Illinois. In rendering its Opinion and Order, the Court found that the Company is entitled to a full refund of the Protest Payment. The State of Illinois did not appeal the Order of the Court, and the Company received a refund of the $2.9 million Protest Payment on July 16, 2015.
KENTUCKY DOWNS
On September 5, 2012, Kentucky Downs Management, Inc. (“KDMI”) filed a petition for declaration of rights in Kentucky Circuit Court located in Simpson County, Kentucky styled Kentucky Downs Management Inc. v. Churchill Downs Incorporated (Civil Action No. 12-CI-330) (the “Simpson County Case”) requesting a declaration that the Company does not have the right to exercise its put right and require Kentucky Downs, LLC (“Kentucky Downs”) and/or Kentucky Downs Partners, LLC (“KDP”) to purchase the Company’s ownership interest in Kentucky Downs. On September 18, 2012, the Company filed a complaint in Kentucky Circuit Court located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, styled Churchill Downs Incorporated v. Kentucky Downs, LLC; Kentucky Downs Partners, LLC; and Kentucky Downs Management Inc. (Civil Action No. 12-CI-04989) (the “Jefferson County Case”) claiming that Kentucky Downs and KDP had breached the operating agreement for Kentucky Downs and requesting a declaration that the Company had validly exercised its put right and a judgment compelling Kentucky Downs and/or KDP to purchase the Company’s ownership interest in Kentucky Downs pursuant to the terms of the applicable operating agreement. On October 9, 2012, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the Simpson County Case and Kentucky Downs, KDP and KDMI filed a motion to dismiss the Jefferson County Case. A hearing for the motion to dismiss in the Simpson County Case occurred November 30, 2012. At that hearing the Company’s motion to dismiss the Simpson County Case was denied. Subsequently, Kentucky Downs, KDMI and KDP’s motion to dismiss the Jefferson County Case was granted on January 23, 2013, due to the Simpson County Circuit Court’s assertion of jurisdiction over the dispute. On May 16, 2013, Kentucky Downs, KDP and KDMI filed a Motion for Summary Judgment against the Company and Turfway Park, LLC. On September 19, 2013, the Company filed its response to the Motion for Summary Judgment. A hearing occurred before the Simpson County Circuit Court on September 23, 2013, on the Kentucky Downs, KDP and KDMI Motion for Summary Judgment. All parties appeared before the Simpson County Court and oral arguments were heard. On October 31, 2013, the Simpson County Court entered an Order Denying Petitioners’ (Kentucky Downs Management

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Inc. et al.) Motion for Summary Judgment. The case will now move forward through discovery and to trial. No trial date has been set.
There are no other material pending legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Information regarding risk factors appears in Part I – Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In addition to risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business that are common to all businesses, important factors that are specific to our industry and Company could materially impact our future performance and results. The factors described in Part I – Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K are the most significant risks that could materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known to us, that we currently deem immaterial or that are similar to those faced by other companies in our industry or business in general may also impair our business and operations. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have a material, adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Purchases of Company Common Stock
The following table provides information with respect to shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the quarter ended June 30, 2015:
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
 
Average Price Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
Average Price Per Share Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 
4/1/15-4/30/15
 
—


$
—

 
—

 
$
—

 
$
38,438,810

 
5/1/15-5/31/15
 
—


—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
6/1/15-6/30/15
 
1,982


125.05

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total
 
1,982

 
$
125.05

 
—

 
$
—

 
$
38,438,810

(2) 
(1)
Shares of common stock were repurchased from grants of restricted stock in payment of income taxes to satisfy income tax withholding obligations on the related compensation.
(2)
Maximum dollar amount of shares of common stock that may yet be repurchased under the Company's stock repurchase program.
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
On July 28, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed William C. Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer, to the Board as a Director. Mr. Carstanjen was appointed as a Class II Director, and shall be submitted to the shareholders of the Company for election at the 2016 Annual Meeting. The Company is including this disclosure in this Form 10-Q rather than filing a Form 8-K under Item 5.02 at a later date.
ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index following the signature page are filed as part of this Quarterly Report.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 29, 2015
/s/ William C. Carstanjen
 
William C. Carstanjen
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 29, 2015
/s/ William E. Mudd
 
William E. Mudd
 
President and
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number
 
Description
 
By Reference To
 
 
 
 
 
10(a)
 
First Amendment to the Executive Change in Control, Severance and Indemnity Agreement By and Between Churchill Downs Incorporated and Robert L. Evans
 
Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 14, 2015.
 
 
 
 
 
31(a)
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Exhibit 31(a) to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
31(b)
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Exhibit 31(b) to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
32
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(b))
 
Exhibit 32 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 



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EXHIBIT 31(a) 2015.6 10Q


EXHIBIT 31(a)
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, William C. Carstanjen, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Churchill Downs Incorporated;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date:
July 29, 2015
 
/s/ William C. Carstanjen
 
 
 
William C. Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


EXHIBIT 31(b) 2015.6 10Q


EXHIBIT 31(b)
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, William E. Mudd, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Churchill Downs Incorporated;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date:
July 29, 2015
 
/s/ William E. Mudd
 
 
 
William E. Mudd
President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)


EXHIBIT 32 2015.6 10Q


EXHIBIT 32
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Churchill Downs Incorporated (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), William C. Carstanjen, as Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of the Company, and William E. Mudd, as President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer) of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge, that:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
/s/ William C. Carstanjen
 
William C. Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
July 29, 2015
 
 
 
/s/ William E. Mudd
 
William E. Mudd
President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)
 
July 29, 2015
 
 This certification is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Report and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of § 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Churchill Downs Incorporated and will be retained by Churchill Downs Incorporated and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.