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Full House Resorts Announces Strong Third Quarter Results

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– Revenues Increased 12.6% Over Prior-Year’s Third Quarter

– Operating Income Improved to $11.1 Million from $10.4 Million in the Third Quarter of 2020;
Net Income of $4.6 Million Compared to $7.7 Million;
Adjusted EBITDA Increased to $13.6 Million from $12.5 Million

– Construction of Chamonix Casino Hotel Continues

– Company is Competing for Two Development Opportunities;

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Full House Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLL) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

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On a consolidated basis, revenues in the third quarter of 2021 were $47.2 million, a 12.6% increase from $42.0 million in the prior-year period. Both periods reflect a full quarter of reopened operations, as all of the Company’s properties reopened by June 2020 after closing in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $4.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share, reflecting additional interest expense related to the funding of the Company’s Chamonix development project in Cripple Creek, Colorado, and a credit in the prior-year quarter related to warrants that were retired in early 2021. In the prior-year period, net income was $7.7 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share. Adjusted EBITDA(a) in the 2021 third quarter was $13.6 million, an 8.9% increase from $12.5 million in the third quarter of 2020. Growth in the 2021 period was due to improved results from the Company’s Nevada segment and the sale of “free play” that Indiana’s casinos are permitted to transfer to other casino operators within the state, partially offset by the temporary closure of Silver Slipper due to the passage of Hurricane Ida and the impact of wildfires in the communities surrounding Grand Lodge Casino. Results for the third quarter of 2021 also include $1.6 million of revenue related to the Company’s Contracted Sports Wagering segment, compared to $0.7 million in the prior-year period. Currently, five of the Company’s six permitted sports wagering “skins” in Indiana and Colorado are live.

“We had another strong quarter, with revenue and operating income increases despite some weather challenges,” said Daniel R. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Full House Resorts. “Revenues in the third quarter of 2021 increased 12.6%, reflecting the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions, our sale of ‘free play’ in Indiana (in this year’s third quarter instead of the fourth quarter in prior years), and a continued strong overall performance. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $13.6 million from $12.5 million in the third quarter of 2020.”

Continued Mr. Lee, “At the Silver Slipper, guest visitation remained robust except for a brief downturn as Hurricane Ida made landfall. We had little damage from the hurricane, but it significantly hampered our operations for four days. At Bronco Billy’s, we continue to try and mitigate the impact of Chamonix’s construction on Bronco Billy’s neighboring operations. Despite the loss of on-site parking, Bronco Billy’s continued to perform strongly relative to its average performance over the past decade. Rising Star continues to do well. As noted above, Rising Star benefited in the quarter from the sale of ‘free play,’ whereas prior years had a similar transaction in the fourth quarter. At our Nevada segment, Stockman’s Casino has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, while Grand Lodge Casino was adversely affected by a low table games hold percentage and smoke from nearby wildfires, particularly over the Labor Day weekend.

“At our Chamonix project in Cripple Creek, we are currently installing footings and structural walls for the hotel tower and are preparing for the start of vertical construction. It is still relatively early in the construction process, so estimates of cost and completion dates still contain substantial uncertainty, but we are in the process of completing the bidding for a substantial portion of the construction budget.

“We also continue to pursue other growth opportunities in Waukegan, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana. In Illinois, we recently presented our proposal to the Illinois Gaming Board for a new destination casino in Waukegan, a northern suburb of Chicago. Similarly, we are scheduled to present our unique proposal to the Indiana Gaming Commission next week for an iconic casino hotel in Terre Haute, approximately one hour west of Indianapolis. The respective gaming commissions have indicated that they intend to select their winning proposals on November 17 (Indiana) and by early January (Illinois). Both new casinos would be named ‘American Place.’

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“Our management team at Full House has a long history of developing some of the most iconic casinos in the world. We look forward to the potential of developing both of these unique proposals over the next few years.”

Renderings and other information regarding both proposals is available at www.AmericanPlace.com.

Third Quarter Highlights and Subsequent Events

  • Mississippi. The Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel’s operational performance continues to reflect a focus on marketing and labor improvements, as well as the benefit of numerous investments in the property in recent years. Such investments included a substantial renovation of the casino and the buffet, a renovated porte cochere, repainted exterior, new energy-efficient building signage, the Beach Club, the Oyster Bar, and the introduction of on-site sports betting. For the third quarter of 2021, revenues at Silver Slipper increased 7.9% to $21.5 million, reflecting the relaxation of pandemic-related business restrictions during the 2021 period. Adjusted Segment EBITDA was flat at $6.5 million, reflecting the temporary closure of the property due to Hurricane Ida in August 2021.
  • Indiana. Rising Star Casino Resort’s revenues were $12.6 million in the third quarter of 2021, an increase from $9.6 million in the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted Segment EBITDA rose to $3.8 million in the third quarter of 2021 from $2.1 million in the prior-year period. The increase was the result of the sale of “free play,” offsetting somewhat higher operating expenses. The state’s casinos are permitted to transfer “free play” to other casino operators within Indiana. Because Indiana has a progressive gaming tax system and Rising Star is one of the smaller casinos in the state, the property has consistently sold its ability to deduct “free play” in computing gaming taxes to operators in higher tax tiers. Such sales resulted in $2.1 million of revenue and income in the third quarter of 2021. Rising Star also sold its “free play” for $2.1 million during 2020, although not until the fourth quarter.
  • Colorado. This segment includes Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel and, upon its opening, will include Chamonix Casino Hotel. Revenues for this segment were $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2021, a decrease from $7.6 million in the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2021 compares to $3.1 million in the prior-year period. Results in the current period were impacted by the loss of all of the property’s on-site parking due to the construction of Chamonix. To alleviate the lack of on-site parking, the Company introduced complimentary valet parking, as well as a free shuttle service to an off-site parking lot. Also, the prior-year period had a $424,000 benefit from the elimination of point redemption liabilities that accrued under the property’s prior loyalty program.

    As discussed above, construction continues on Chamonix Casino Hotel, located adjacent to Bronco Billy’s. When complete, Chamonix will include a new casino, approximately 300 luxury guest rooms and suites, parking garage, meeting and entertainment space, outdoor rooftop pool, spa, and fine-dining restaurant. We are currently installing footings and structural walls for the hotel towers. Vertical construction is expected to commence within the coming weeks. The three principal guestroom towers are anticipated to “top out” between April and August 2022. For detailed renderings of the project and two webcams of the construction underway, please visit www.ChamonixCO.com.

  • Nevada. This segment consists of the Grand Lodge Casino, which is located within the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe luxury resort in Incline Village, and Stockman’s Casino, which is located near the Naval Air Station in Fallon. This segment is historically the smallest of the Company’s segments. During the third quarter of 2021, Stockman’s Casino continued to benefit from the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions, including at the nearby Naval air station. Grand Lodge Casino was adversely affected in the 2021 period by significant wildfires in the region, including a great deal of smoke over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Additionally, Grand Lodge Casino’s results were adversely affected by a table games hold percentage that was 8.4 percentage points lower than the three-year average hold percentage. Revenues for the segment were $5.1 million and $4.1 million for the third quarters of 2021 and 2020, respectively. Adjusted Segment EBITDA was $1.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
  • Contracted Sports Wagering. This segment consists of the Company’s on-site and online sports wagering “skins” (akin to websites) in Colorado and Indiana. Revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA were both $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2021, reflecting the launch of two additional sports wagering skins on April 1 and April 23, 2021. Currently, five of the Company’s six permitted sports wagering skins are operating. For the third quarter of 2020, when only two sports wagering skins were live, revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA were $679,000 and $631,000, respectively.

    We receive a percentage of defined revenues of each skin, subject to annual minimums. When all six skins are in operation, we should receive a contractual minimum of $7 million per year of annualized revenues, with minimal related expenses. We also received $6 million of “market access fees” when the agreements were signed in 2019. Such fees were capitalized and are being recorded as income over the ten-year lives of the contracts.

  • Corporate. Corporate expenses were higher than the prior-year period and consistent with recent quarters, largely due to additional professional fees, a gradual resumption of activities in late 2020 following the closure period, and an increase in accrued bonus compensation, reflecting the Company’s improved operating results.
  • Terre Haute Casino Proposal. In September 2021, in response to an application process launched by the Indiana Gaming Commission (“IGC”), the Company submitted a proposal for an extraordinary gaming and entertainment destination for Terre Haute, Indiana. Named American Place, it would be developed on 32 acres of land that the Company currently has under contract. The site is located approximately one hour west of Indianapolis and within 100 miles of Champaign-Urbana and Decatur, Illinois, as well as Lafayette, Indiana. It is highly visible from Interstate 70 and convenient to the I-70/SR 46 interchange.

    Full House’s proposed design is unique in several respects. The four-star, 100-room hotel is elevated above an interior greenscape, in a shape resembling a “happy smile.” The hotel appears to float above a fountain that surrounds its base. This design allows a majority of the guest rooms to be located on upper levels and to enjoy extended views. Atop the hotel is a pool deck and restaurant, featuring sushi and robata grill entrees, overlooking the Wabash Valley. Along the busy neighboring freeway, Full House plans to build a large greenhouse, offering a lush interior environment. Within the greenhouse, the project would have two restaurants that offer “outdoor” dining, even in winter, as well as venues for weddings and other group events. The world-class casino would be located between the hotel and the greenhouse and offer approximately 1,000 slot machines, 50 table games, and a state-of-the-art sportsbook. Atop the casino, the Company has planned for a solar energy farm, which would provide green, sustainable energy for a portion of the complex’s electrical needs.

    Full House is slated to present, in person, its American Place proposal to the IGC on November 17. The IGC has indicated that it expects to select its favored proposal from the four submittals on that same day. If awarded the gaming license, the Company has proposed to operate a temporary casino during construction of the larger permanent facility, subject to IGC approval. For detailed renderings of the project, please visit www.AmericanPlace.com.

  • Waukegan Casino Proposal. In October 2019, the Company submitted a proposal to the Illinois Gaming Board (“IGB”) to develop and operate a casino and entertainment destination in Waukegan, Illinois, also to be named American Place. It would include a world-class casino with a state-of-the-art sports book; a premium boutique hotel comprised of twenty luxurious villas, each ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet with full butler service; a 1,500-seat live entertainment venue; a gourmet restaurant that will rival the finest restaurants in Chicago; additional eateries and bars; and other amenities that will attract gaming and non-gaming patrons from throughout Chicagoland and beyond. A second phase of American Place is expected to include a four-star hotel with 150 rooms.

    Full House is one of two finalists, each of which presented the merits of its Waukegan proposal to the IGB in October 2021. The IGB has indicated that it expects to select its favored developer for the Waukegan gaming license by early January 2022. If selected, Full House intends to operate a temporary casino during construction of the larger, more lavish, permanent facility.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2021, the Company had $274.5 million in cash and cash equivalents (including $176.6 million of cash reserved for the construction of Chamonix), $310 million in outstanding senior secured notes due 2028, and $5.6 million in outstanding unsecured loans obtained under the CARES Act. The Company is in the process of seeking forgiveness of its CARES Act loans. While management and the Company’s consultants believe that the CARES Act loans should fully qualify for forgiveness, there is no certainty that any or all of such loans will be forgiven. The Company also has a $15 million senior secured revolving credit facility, all of which was available to draw upon as of September 30, 2021.

Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call for investors today, November 8, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) to discuss its 2021 third quarter results. Investors can access the live audio webcast from the Company’s website at www.fullhouseresorts.com under the investor relations section. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (800) 437-2398 or, for international callers, (323) 289-6576.

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A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call through November 22, 2021. To access the replay, please visit www.fullhouseresorts.com. Investors can also access the replay by dialing (844) 512-2921 or, for international callers, (412) 317-6671 and using the passcode 9932539.

(a) Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
The Company utilizes Adjusted Segment EBITDA, a financial measure in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), as the measure of segment profit in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level. Adjusted Segment EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening expenses, impairment charges, asset write-offs, recoveries, gain (loss) from asset disposals, project development and acquisition costs, non-cash share-based compensation expense, and corporate-related costs and expenses that are not allocated to each segment. The Company also utilizes Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure), which is defined as Adjusted Segment EBITDA net of corporate-related costs and expenses.

Although Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP, the Company believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity. The Company utilizes this metric or measure internally to focus management on year-over-year changes in core operating performance, which it considers its ordinary, ongoing and customary operations and which it believes is useful information to investors. Accordingly, management excludes certain items when analyzing core operating performance, such as the items mentioned above, that management believes are not reflective of ordinary, ongoing and customary operations.

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA is presented below. However, you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, cash flows from operating activities, or any other measure for determining our operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that, in the future, we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

                         
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,    September 30, 
       2021        2020        2021        2020  
Revenues                        
Casino   $ 32,506     $ 31,910     $ 99,217     $ 63,616  
Food and beverage     7,092       5,612       20,633       14,596  
Hotel     2,469       2,511       7,190       5,204  
Other operations, including contracted sports wagering     5,171       1,923       9,848       3,904  
      47,238       41,956       136,888       87,320  
Operating costs and expenses                        
Casino     11,261       10,125       32,687       23,886  
Food and beverage     6,199       5,234       17,487       14,453  
Hotel     1,136       1,113       3,332       2,663  
Other operations     576       564       1,522       1,441  
Selling, general and administrative     14,791       12,555       43,211       35,332  
Project development costs     318       108       491       423  
Preopening costs     17             17        
Depreciation and amortization     1,819       1,848       5,448       5,868  
Loss on disposal of assets, net     2             674       439  
      36,119       31,547       104,869       84,505  
Operating income     11,119       10,409       32,019       2,815  
Other (expense) income, net                        
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest     (6,405 )     (2,391 )     (17,531 )     (7,329 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt                 (6,104 )      
Adjustment to fair value of warrants           (403 )     (1,347 )     1,159  
      (6,405 )     (2,794 )     (24,982 )     (6,170 )
Income (loss) before income taxes     4,714       7,615       7,037       (3,355 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     95       (93 )     379       (2 )
Net income (loss)   $ 4,619     $ 7,708     $ 6,658     $ (3,353 )
                         
Basic income (loss) per share   $ 0.13     $ 0.28     $ 0.21     $ (0.12 )
Diluted income (loss) per share   $ 0.13     $ 0.28     $ 0.19     $ (0.17 )
                         
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding     34,227       27,106       31,939       27,087  
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding     36,636       27,464       34,339       27,220  

Full House Resorts, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Segment Revenues, Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands, Unaudited)

                         
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,    September 30, 
    2021        2020        2021        2020  
Revenues                        
Mississippi   $ 21,538     $ 19,966     $ 68,133     $ 44,181  
Indiana(2)     12,586       9,565       31,753       19,019  
Colorado(2)     6,340       7,633       18,626       14,248  
Nevada     5,132       4,113       14,216       8,307  
Contracted Sports Wagering(2)     1,642       679       4,160       1,565  
    $ 47,238     $ 41,956     $ 136,888     $ 87,320  
                         
Adjusted Segment EBITDA(1) and Adjusted EBITDA                            
Mississippi   $ 6,485     $ 6,495     $ 23,097     $ 9,526  
Indiana(2)     3,816       2,082       7,615       (769 )
Colorado(2)     1,543       3,116       5,092       2,448  
Nevada     1,537       1,032       4,173       79  
Contracted Sports Wagering(2)     1,645       631       4,122       1,467  
Adjusted Segment EBITDA     15,026       13,356       44,099       12,751  
Corporate     (1,427 )     (870 )     (4,803 )     (2,899 )
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 13,599     $ 12,486     $ 39,296     $ 9,852  

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(1)   The Company utilizes Adjusted Segment EBITDA as the measure of segment operating profit in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level.
(2)   The Company made certain minor reclassifications to 2020 amounts to conform to current-period presentation for enhanced comparability. Such reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported results of operations or financial position.

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Full House Resorts, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) and Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands, Unaudited)

                         
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,    September 30, 
       2021      2020        2021      2020  
Net income (loss)   $ 4,619   $ 7,708     $ 6,658   $ (3,353 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     95     (93 )     379     (2 )
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized     6,405     2,391       17,531     7,329  
Loss on extinguishment of debt               6,104      
Adjustment to fair value of warrants         403       1,347     (1,159 )
Operating income     11,119     10,409       32,019     2,815  
Project development costs     318     108       491     423  
Preopening costs     17           17      
Depreciation and amortization     1,819     1,848       5,448     5,868  
Loss on disposal of assets, net     2           674     439  
Stock-based compensation     324     121       647     307  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 13,599   $ 12,486     $ 39,296   $ 9,852  

Full House Resorts, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands, Unaudited)

                                         
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
                                                        Adjusted
                                      Segment
  Operating   Depreciation   Loss on   Project       Stock-   EBITDA and
  Income   and   Disposal   Development   Preopening   Based   Adjusted
  (Loss)   Amortization   of Assets   Costs   Costs   Compensation   EBITDA
Reporting segments                                        
Mississippi $ 5,794     $ 690   $ 1   $   $   $   $ 6,485  
Indiana   3,247       569                     3,816  
Colorado   1,138       387     1         17         1,543  
Nevada   1,402       135                     1,537  
Contracted Sports Wagering   1,645                           1,645  
    13,226       1,781     2         17         15,026  
Other operations                                        
Corporate   (2,107 )     38         318         324     (1,427 )
  $ 11,119     $ 1,819   $ 2   $ 318   $ 17   $ 324   $ 13,599  

                             
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
                                      Adjusted
                          Segment
  Operating   Depreciation   Project   Stock-   EBITDA and
  Income   and   Development   Based   Adjusted
  (Loss)   Amortization   Costs   Compensation   EBITDA
Reporting segments                            
Mississippi $ 5,793     $ 702   $   $   $ 6,495  
Indiana   1,463       619             2,082  
Colorado   2,771       345             3,116  
Nevada   888       144             1,032  
Contracted Sports Wagering   631                   631  
    11,546       1,810             13,356  
Other operations                                 
Corporate   (1,137 )     38     108     121     (870 )
  $ 10,409     $ 1,848   $ 108   $ 121   $ 12,486  

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Full House Resorts, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands, Unaudited)

                                         
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
                                                        Adjusted
                                    Segment
  Operating   Depreciation   Loss on   Project       Stock-   EBITDA and
  Income   and   Disposal   Development   Preopening   Based   Adjusted
  (Loss)   Amortization   of Assets   Costs   Costs   Compensation   EBITDA
Reporting segments                                        
Mississippi $ 20,484     $ 2,024   $ 589   $   $   $   $ 23,097  
Indiana   5,837       1,778                     7,615  
Colorado   3,871       1,119     85         17         5,092  
Nevada   3,761       412                     4,173  
Contracted Sports Wagering   4,122                           4,122  
    38,075       5,333     674         17         44,099  
Other operations                                               
Corporate   (6,056 )     115         491         647     (4,803 )
  $ 32,019     $ 5,448   $ 674   $ 491   $ 17   $ 647   $ 39,296  

                                   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
                                               Adjusted
                              Segment
  Operating   Depreciation   Loss on   Project   Stock-   EBITDA and
  Income   and   Disposal   Development   Based   Adjusted
  (Loss)   Amortization   of Assets   Costs   Compensation   EBITDA
Reporting segments                                  
Mississippi $ 7,180     $ 2,346   $   $   $   $ 9,526  
Indiana   (2,626 )     1,857                 (769 )
Colorado   1,335       1,109     4             2,448  
Nevada   (797 )     441     435             79  
Contracted Sports Wagering   1,467                       1,467  
    6,559       5,753     439             12,751  
Other operations                                        
Corporate   (3,744 )     115         423     307     (2,899 )
  $ 2,815     $ 5,868   $ 439   $ 423   $ 307   $ 9,852  

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains statements by Full House and our officers that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “future,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Some forward-looking statements in this press release include those regarding our expected construction budget, estimated commencement and completion dates, expected amenities, and our expected operational performance for Chamonix; our expectations regarding our sports wagering contracts with third-party providers, including the expected revenues and expenses and the expected timing for the launch of the sixth and final sports betting ‘skin’ related thereto; our expectations regarding the Waukegan and Terre Haute proposals, including the timing of the RFP processes and any decisions thereunder, our ability to obtain either casino license, the expected amenities for both proposals and, if we are awarded either or both licenses, to obtain financing; and our expectations regarding any forgiveness of our CARES Act loans. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the control of Full House. Such risks include, without limitation, our ability to repay our substantial indebtedness; the potential for additional adverse impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence of variants, on our business, construction projects, indebtedness, financial condition and operating results; actions by government officials at the federal, state or local level with respect to steps to be taken, including, without limitation, additional shutdowns, travel restrictions, social distancing measures or shelter-in-place orders, in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic; our ability to effectively manage and control expenses as a result of the pandemic; our ability to complete Chamonix on-time and on-budget; changes in guest visitation or spending patterns due to COVID-19 or other health or other concerns; a decrease in overall demand as other competing entertainment venues continue to re-open; construction risks, disputes and cost overruns; dependence on existing management; competition; uncertainties over the development and success of our expansion projects; the financial performance of our finished projects and renovations; effectiveness of expense and operating efficiencies; inflation and its potential impacts on labor costs and the prices of food, construction, and other materials; the effects of potential disruptions in the supply chains for goods, such as food, lumber, and other materials; general macroeconomic conditions; and regulatory and business conditions in the gaming industry (including the possible authorization or expansion of gaming in the states we operate or nearby states). Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect our financial condition and results of operations is included in the reports Full House files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or revise our forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

About Full House Resorts, Inc.
Full House Resorts owns, leases, develops and operates gaming facilities throughout the country. The Company’s properties include Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel in Hancock County, Mississippi; Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado; Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana; Stockman’s Casino in Fallon, Nevada; and Grand Lodge Casino, located within the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village, Nevada. The Company is currently constructing Chamonix Casino Hotel, a new luxury hotel and casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado, is one of two finalists for consideration by the Illinois Gaming Board to develop a casino in Waukegan, Illinois, and is one of four companies under consideration by the Indiana Gaming Commission to develop a casino in Terre Haute, Indiana. For further information, please visit www.fullhouseresorts.com.

 

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Chamonix, Colorado’s Newest and Most Luxurious Casino Hotel, Opens at Noon on Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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Located in charming Cripple Creek, Chamonix is conveniently located less than an hour from Colorado Springs and approximately two hours from Denver

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Dec. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Full House Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLL) today announced the opening details for its newest gaming destination – Chamonix Casino Hotel. Chamonix’s stylish new casino and luxurious 300-guestroom hotel effortlessly blend Colorado comfort with classic European elegance. It is located in historic Cripple Creek, approximately 45 miles from Colorado Springs and 80 miles from Denver’s southern suburbs. Chamonix is adjacent to – and integrated with – Bronco Billy’s Casino, also owned by Full House Resorts.

Chamonix features an elegant casino floor, with a wide variety of the newest slot machines, a high-limit slot salon, and the state’s most elegant table games area. Many of Chamonix’s hotel guestrooms and suites offer balconies and sweeping views of Cripple Creek, Pikes Peak and the spectacular Sangre de Cristo mountains.

On Wednesday at noon, Chamonix will open its entire casino, a portion of its 300-guestroom hotel, and its convenient valet, garage and surface parking. It will operate a temporary restaurant (Chamonix Bistro) and buffet in its elegant meeting room area. Within a week, the Company expects to open the balance of its guestrooms. In approximately one month, Chamonix plans to open its high-end 980 Prime restaurant, featuring the cuisine and supervision of Las Vegas celebrity chef Barry Dakake. Shortly thereafter, Chamonix will unveil Ore and Alloy, its freestanding jewelry and luxury retail store, and its opulent Chamonix Spa. The spa features a rooftop pool and deck; winter garden; large workout room with modern exercise equipment; eight massage rooms; and an assortment of saunas, steam rooms and other amenities. The spa also offers a full-service salon with hairdressers, barbers, and manicure and pedicure capabilities. In the spring, the adjoining Bronco Billy’s Casino will introduce its new Italian restaurant, Firenze.

Chamonix is named after the “Queen of Alpine” resorts in France, located at the foot of Mont Blanc and site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The name is particularly appropriate, as Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Olympic Committee and Training Center. Our Chamonix destination in Colorado will add to the region’s century of high-end hospitality, which includes the world’s longest-running Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond resort.

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“Chamonix is a special place, unlike any other casino hotel in the state. It offers a high-end, Las Vegas experience in our beautiful Colorado mountain setting,” said Baxter Lee, General Manager of Chamonix Casino Hotel. “We are overjoyed to open Chamonix’s doors on December 27 and to welcome our friends from Colorado and beyond.”

For more information on Chamonix Casino Hotel or to reserve a room, please visit www.ChamonixCO.com.

About Full House Resorts, Inc.
Full House Resorts (Nasdaq: FLL) owns, leases, develops and operates gaming facilities throughout the country. Our properties include Chamonix Casino Hotel and Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado; American Place in Waukegan, Illinois; Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel in Hancock County, Mississippi; Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana; Stockman’s Casino in Fallon, Nevada; and Grand Lodge Casino, located within the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village, Nevada. For further information, please visit www.fullhouseresorts.com.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain statements by us and our officers that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “future,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Some forward-looking statements in this press release include those regarding the opening timeline for Chamonix and its expected amenities. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Information concerning potential factors that could affect our financial condition and results of operations is included in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or revise our forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

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Chamonix Casino Hotel Announces Reservations Are Now Open

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The Casino and Hotel will officially open on December 26, 2023

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chamonix Casino Hotel announced today that hotel reservations for Colorado’s newest casino destination are now open. The 300-room hotel will feature the first luxury guest rooms in the Cripple Creek market, skillfully blending the comfort and charm of Colorado with European elegance. Both the casino and hotel are scheduled to open to the public on December 26, 2023.

Located adjacent to our existing Bronco Billy’s Casino, Chamonix will feature a spacious, new, stylish and exciting casino gaming area; a fine-dining restaurant operated by Barry Dakake, a celebrated chef known for leading several steakhouses in Las Vegas; a rooftop pool and high-end spa; entertainment and meeting space, including a 5,100-square-foot ballroom; and approximately 300 luxurious guest rooms and VIP suites. Fireplaces, soaking tubs, and balconies with spectacular views of The Rockies are just some of the highlights awaiting discovery in many of Chamonix’s guest rooms.

Guests can also experience Pikes Peak and the surrounding area’s natural beauty by hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, fossil hunting, and exploring local gold-mining operations and historic railways.

“We are so incredibly proud and excited to unveil this beautiful property,” said Baxter Lee, General Manager of Chamonix Casino and Hotel. “Cripple Creek is an area with a rich history that we wanted to honor with this new property. We set out to create a casino and hotel that the residents of this town can be proud of. I’m excited to officially open our doors in December and show off all our hard work. Reserve your room today; this will be a special place you will want to visit.”

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For more information on Chamonix Casino and Hotel or to reserve a room, please visit www.ChamonixCO.com.

About Chamonix Casino and Hotel
Scheduled to open on December 26, 2003, Chamonix Casino and Hotel will feature a stylish new casino, extensive entertainment and meeting space, and a new fine dining steakhouse. Guests will also be able to enjoy a luxurious hotel that will include a variety of guest rooms, including several two-story suites, rooftop pool, and soon-to-open spa. Located in historic Cripple Creek, Colorado, the property blends the comfort of Colorado with European elegance creating a unique experience unlike anything else in the state. For more information, visit www.ChamonixCO.com.

About Full House Resorts, Inc.
Full House Resorts (Nasdaq: FLL) owns, leases, develops and operates gaming facilities throughout the country. Our properties include The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan, Illinois; Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel in Hancock County, Mississippi; Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado; Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana; Stockman’s Casino in Fallon, Nevada; and Grand Lodge Casino, located within the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village, Nevada. We are currently constructing Chamonix Casino Hotel, a new luxury hotel and casino scheduled to open in December 2023 in Cripple Creek, Colorado. For further information, please visit www.fullhouseresorts.com.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain statements by us and our officers that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “future,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Some forward-looking statements in this press release include those regarding Chamonix’s expected opening date and expected amenities. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Such risks include, without limitation, our ability to complete Chamonix on-time and on-budget. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect our financial condition and results of operations is included in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or revise our forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

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– Revenues Increased 33.8% to $59.4 Million

– The Temporary by American Place Completes Its First Full Quarter of Operations;
Illinois Sportsbook Expected to Commence Operations Shortly

– Opening of Chamonix Casino Hotel in Colorado Slated for December 26, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Full House Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLL) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, including updates regarding its growth pipeline.

“The Temporary by American Place completed its first full quarter of operations, recording $20.3 million in revenue and $4.1 million in Adjusted Property EBITDA,” said Daniel R. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Full House Resorts. “The trends at The Temporary are similar to those of many other successful casinos. The number of visitors surged at opening in mid-February and then, after a short lull, has grown steadily since April. Meanwhile, its win per admission, while still less than more-established casinos in Illinois, has grown steadily since opening, as regular players replace people who were more tourists than gamblers. Note that in July, our fifth full month of operations, the property’s reported gaming revenues ranked sixth out of the 13 casinos in operation in Illinois. Our expenses relative to revenues have been higher than we expect them to be at ‘maturity,’ reflecting primarily our costs to train new personnel, especially dealers, and additional advertising and marketing costs. We currently have 48 table games on the casino floor, of our planned 50 tables. Due to staffing challenges, however, we are currently operating only approximately 30 of those tables on a typical weekend evening. The shortage of dealers also affects the number of tables that we operate in non-peak periods. We continue to operate our own dealer school, where potential dealers are paid during their several weeks of training, which affects margins and profitability, but is necessary to reach the property’s potential. Our marketing expenses are also expected to gradually become more efficient over time, as we build a database and achieve broader brand recognition.

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“The Temporary initially opened to the public on February 17, 2023, just 14 months after we were selected by the Illinois Gaming Board to develop the Waukegan opportunity. It opened with limited food service, limited hours of operation, and low table game limits. We currently operate two restaurants on most days, one in the evenings and the other for lunch. The property’s high-end restaurant, North Shore Steaks and Seafood, is expected to open later this year. Our casino is now open 24 hours per day on weekends and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. during the week. As of May 13, we have been able to set our own table game betting limits, which are now up to $5,000 per hand. Table limits may increase further as our casino staff gains greater experience. As noted, we continue to hire and train dealers, which will allow us to operate more table games during busy periods. Our on-site sportsbook, which will be operated in partnership with Circa Sports, is expected to open shortly. Circa Sports is also expected to begin online sports betting in Illinois soon, with the first payment under our agreement due in mid-August.”

Continued Mr. Lee, “At our Chamonix project in Cripple Creek, Colorado, meaningful construction continues, with exteriors now largely complete. Within the main hotel tower, our contractor is completing guest rooms and we anticipate beginning the installation of furniture shortly. The extensive millwork in the casino and high-end restaurant is also underway. We expect to begin taking hotel reservations for Chamonix at www.ChamonixCO.com shortly. We look forward to welcoming guests to our Chamonix Casino Hotel on December 26, 2023. It will be the first luxury casino hotel in the Colorado Springs area, and we believe it will be one of the best casino hotels in the entire Midwest.”

On a consolidated basis, revenues in the second quarter of 2023 were $59.4 million, a 33.8% increase from $44.4 million in the prior-year period. Net loss for the second quarter of 2023 was $5.6 million, or $(0.16) per diluted common share, which includes $1.1 million of preopening and development costs, primarily related to our Chamonix construction project, and significant depreciation and amortization charges related to The Temporary. In the prior-year period, net loss was $4.4 million, or $(0.13) per diluted common share, reflecting $1.6 million of preopening and development costs, Rising Star’s sale of “free play” (which also occurred during 2023, though in the first quarter instead of the second quarter), and the acceleration of deferred revenue for two sports wagering agreements that ceased operations in May 2022. Adjusted EBITDA(a) was $10.5 million in the 2023 second quarter, versus $12.1 million in the prior-year period, reflecting the items mentioned above, plus elevated marketing, training expenses, and other ramp-up costs for the newly-opened Temporary.

For project renderings and live construction webcams of our Chamonix project, please visit www.ChamonixCO.com

Second Quarter Highlights and Subsequent Events

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  • Midwest & South. This segment includes Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel, Rising Star Casino Resort, and The Temporary by American Place. Revenues for the segment were $49.9 million in the second quarter of 2023, a 51.5% increase from $32.9 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted Segment EBITDA rose to $9.4 million, a 2.6% increase from $9.1 million in the prior-year period. These results reflect the February 17, 2023 opening of The Temporary, our newest casino located in Waukegan, Illinois. In the second quarter of 2023, The Temporary generated $20.3 million of revenue and $4.1 million of Adjusted Property EBITDA. We expect The Temporary’s results to increase in the coming quarters, as the property’s database continues to expand and marketing, labor and other early costs normalize. Additionally, results for the prior-year’s second quarter include Rising Star’s sale of “free play,” which resulted in $2.1 million of revenue and income. Rising Star also sold its “free play” for $2.1 million during 2023, though in the first quarter instead of the second quarter.

    Excluding results from The Temporary, same-store revenues declined to $29.6 million from $32.9 million, largely due to the sale of “free play” at Rising Star, as noted above. Same-store Adjusted Segment EBITDA declined to $5.3 million from $9.1 million, due largely to the “free play” sale and increases in labor expenses and insurance costs at Silver Slipper.

  • West. This segment includes Grand Lodge Casino (located within the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe resort in Incline Village), Stockman’s Casino, Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel and, upon its expected opening in December 2023, will include Chamonix Casino Hotel. Revenues for the segment were $8.1 million in the second quarter of 2023 versus $9.3 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted Segment EBITDA was $0.2 million versus $1.7 million. Results in both periods reflect the temporary loss of all on-site parking and on-site hotel rooms at Bronco Billy’s to accommodate the construction of neighboring Chamonix. Additionally, the current period reflects heavy winter snowfall in the Lake Tahoe region, which delayed the return of seasonal residents to Incline Village.
  • Contracted Sports Wagering. This segment consists of our on-site and online sports wagering “skins” (akin to websites) in Colorado, Indiana and, upon launch, Illinois. Revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA were both $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2023, reflecting all three of our permitted skins now contractually live in Colorado and two of our three skins live in Indiana. Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA were both $2.2 million in the prior-year period, reflecting an acceleration of deferred revenue for two agreements that ceased operations in May 2022, when one of our contracted parties ended its online operations.

    The results of this segment do not yet include income contribution from our Illinois sports skin. For this sports skin, we will receive a percentage of revenues, as defined in the contract, subject to a minimum amount of $5 million per year. Under the agreement, we begin to receive revenue payments for our Illinois sports skin in August 2023, irrespective of whether online sports wagering operations have begun. The total annualized minimum amount for all six of our current sports wagering agreements will be $10 million once this Illinois skin is live.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2023, we had $113.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, including $78.1 million of cash reserved under our bond indentures to complete the construction of Chamonix. Our debt consisted primarily of $450.0 million in outstanding senior secured notes due 2028, which become callable at specified premiums beginning in February 2024, and $27.0 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility.

Conference Call Information
We will host a conference call for investors today, August 8, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) to discuss our 2023 second quarter results. Investors can access the live audio webcast from our website at www.fullhouseresorts.com under the investor relations section. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (201) 689-8470.

A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call through August 22, 2023. To access the replay, please visit www.fullhouseresorts.com. Investors can also access the replay by dialing (412) 317-6671 and using the passcode 13739434.

(a) Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our presentation of non-GAAP Measures may be different from the presentation used by other companies, and therefore, comparability may be limited. While excluded from certain non-GAAP Measures, depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, income taxes and other items have been and will be incurred. Each of these items should also be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. Additionally, our non-GAAP Measures do not consider capital expenditures and other investing activities and should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. We compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of our depreciation and amortization, interest and income taxes, and other items both in our reconciliations to the historical GAAP financial measures and in our consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance.

Our non-GAAP Measures are to be used in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP Measures should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP, nor should these measures be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP Measures reflect additional ways of viewing our operations that we believe, when viewed with our GAAP results and the reconciliations to the corresponding historical GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than could be obtained absent this disclosure. Management strongly encourages investors to review our financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We utilize Adjusted Segment EBITDA as the measure of segment profitability in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level. Adjusted Segment EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening expenses, impairment charges, asset write-offs, recoveries, gain (loss) from asset disposals, project development and acquisition costs, non-cash share-based compensation expense, and corporate-related costs and expenses that are not allocated to each segment.

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Same-store Adjusted Segment EBITDA. Same-store Adjusted Segment EBITDA is Adjusted Segment EBITDA further adjusted to exclude the Adjusted Property EBITDA of properties that have not been in operation for a full year. Adjusted Property EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening expenses, impairment charges, asset write-offs, recoveries, gain (loss) from asset disposals, project development and acquisition costs, non-cash share-based compensation expense, and corporate-related costs and expenses that are not allocated to each property.

Adjusted EBITDA. We also utilize Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as Adjusted Segment EBITDA, net of corporate-related costs and expenses. Although Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP, we believe this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity. We utilize this metric or measure internally to focus management on year-over-year changes in core operating performance, which we consider our ordinary, ongoing and customary operations, and which we believe is useful information to investors. Accordingly, management excludes certain items when analyzing core operating performance, such as the items mentioned above, that management believes are not reflective of ordinary, ongoing and customary operations.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

                         
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,    June 30, 
       2023      2022      2023      2022
Revenues                            
Casino   $ 45,359     $ 29,488     $ 81,346     $ 58,572  
Food and beverage     8,673       6,933       16,333       13,444  
Hotel     2,348       2,407       4,492       4,586  
Other operations, including contracted sports wagering     3,002       5,555       7,317       9,204  
      59,382       44,383       109,488       85,806  
Operating costs and expenses                          
Casino     16,990       10,106       30,334       19,981  
Food and beverage     9,030       6,752       16,485       13,320  
Hotel     1,228       1,197       2,447       2,268  
Other operations     705       545       1,187       1,007  
Selling, general and administrative     21,577       14,184       39,806       29,577  
Project development costs     17       17       24       182  
Preopening costs     1,086       1,534       11,583       2,320  
Depreciation and amortization     8,155       1,834       14,014       3,626  
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets           (5 )           3  
      58,788       36,164       115,880       72,284  
Operating income (loss)     594       8,219       (6,392 )     13,522  
Other (expense) income                        
Interest expense, net     (5,633 )     (6,988 )     (10,452 )     (13,387 )
Loss on modification of debt           (19 )           (4,425 )
Gain on insurance settlement                 355        
      (5,633 )     (7,007 )     (10,097 )     (17,812 )
(Loss) income before income taxes     (5,039 )     1,212       (16,489 )     (4,290 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     561       5,567       526       (45 )
Net loss   $ (5,600 )   $ (4,355 )   $ (17,015 )   $ (4,245 )
                         
Basic loss per share   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.12 )
Diluted loss per share   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.12 )
                         
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding     34,496       34,364       34,453       34,313  
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding     34,496       34,416       34,453       34,358  
                                 

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Segment Revenues, Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands, Unaudited)

                         
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,    June 30, 
       2023      2022      2023      2022
Revenues                        
Midwest & South   $ 49,911     $ 32,936     $ 90,713     $ 62,882  
West     8,089       9,278       16,213       17,924  
Contracted Sports Wagering     1,382       2,169       2,562       5,000  
    $ 59,382     $ 44,383     $ 109,488     $ 85,806  
Adjusted Segment EBITDA(1) and Adjusted EBITDA                        
Midwest & South   $ 9,391     $ 9,149     $ 20,077     $ 16,239  
West     177       1,684       234       2,191  
Contracted Sports Wagering     1,361       2,196       2,522       4,964  
Adjusted Segment EBITDA     10,929       13,029       22,833       23,394  
Corporate     (422 )     (943 )     (2,201 )     (2,911 )
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 10,507     $ 12,086     $ 20,632     $ 20,483  

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(1)   The Company utilizes Adjusted Segment EBITDA as the measure of segment operating profitability in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level.

  

Full House Resorts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Same-store Revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA
(In thousands, Unaudited)

                                   
    Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended      
    June 30,    Increase /   June 30,    Increase /
       2023      2022      (Decrease)      2023      2022      (Decrease)
Midwest & South same-store total revenues(1)   $ 29,584   $ 32,936   (10.2 )%   $ 59,966   $ 62,882   (4.6 )%  
The Temporary by American Place     20,327       N.M.       30,747       N.M.    
Midwest & South total revenues   $ 49,911   $ 32,936   51.5   $ 90,713   $ 62,882   44.3  %  
                                   
Midwest & South same-store
Adjusted Segment EBITDA(1)
  $ 5,258   $ 9,149   (42.5 )%   $ 12,372   $ 16,239   (23.8 )%  
The Temporary by American Place     4,133       N.M.       7,705       N.M.    
Midwest & South Adjusted Segment EBITDA   $ 9,391   $ 9,149   2.6 %   $ 20,077   $ 16,239   23.6  %  

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(1)   Same-store operations exclude results from The Temporary by American Place, which opened on February 17, 2023.

Full House Resorts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Loss and Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands, Unaudited)

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  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
  June 30,    June 30, 
  2023      2022      2023      2022
Net loss $ (5,600 )   $ (4,355 )   $ (17,015 )   $ (4,245 )
Income tax provision (benefit)   561       5,567       526       (45 )
Interest expense, net   5,633       6,988       10,452       13,387  
Loss on modification of debt         19             4,425  
Gain on insurance settlement               (355 )      
Operating income (loss)   594       8,219       (6,392 )     13,522  
Project development costs   17       17       24       182  
Preopening costs   1,086       1,534       11,583       2,320  
Depreciation and amortization   8,155       1,834       14,014       3,626  
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets         (5 )           3  
Stock-based compensation   655       487       1,403       830  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 10,507     $ 12,086     $ 20,632     $ 20,483  
 

Full House Resorts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands, Unaudited)

                                     
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
                                  Adjusted
                                  Segment
    Operating   Depreciation   Project       Stock-   EBITDA and
    Income   and   Development   Preopening   Based   Adjusted
       (Loss)      Amortization      Costs      Costs      Compensation      EBITDA
Reporting segments                                        
Midwest & South   $ 1,830     $ 7,556   $   $ 5   $   $ 9,391  
West     (1,473 )     569         1,081         177  
Contracted Sports Wagering     1,361                       1,361  
      1,718       8,125         1,086         10,929  
Other operations                                        
Corporate     (1,124 )     30     17         655     (422 )
    $ 594     $ 8,155   $ 17   $ 1,086   $ 655   $ 10,507  

                                           
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
                                        Adjusted
                                      Segment
    Operating   Depreciation   Gain on   Project       Stock-   EBITDA and
    Income   and   Disposal   Development   Preopening   Based   Adjusted
    (Loss)   Amortization   of Assets   Costs   Costs   Compensation   EBITDA
Reporting segments                                               
Midwest & South   $ 7,003     $ 1,281   $     $   $ 865   $   $ 9,149  
West     496       524     (5 )         669         1,684  
Contracted Sports Wagering     2,196                             2,196  
      9,695       1,805     (5 )         1,534         13,029  
Other operations                                               
Corporate     (1,476 )     29           17         487     (943 )
    $ 8,219     $ 1,834   $ (5 )   $ 17   $ 1,534   $ 487   $ 12,086  
 

Full House Resorts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands, Unaudited)

                                     
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
                                  Adjusted
                                  Segment
    Operating   Depreciation   Project       Stock-   EBITDA and
    Income   and   Development   Preopening   Based   Adjusted
       (Loss)      Amortization      Costs      Costs      Compensation      EBITDA
Reporting segments                                        
Midwest & South   $ (2,836 )   $ 12,812   $   $ 10,101   $   $ 20,077  
West     (2,389 )     1,141         1,482         234  
Contracted Sports Wagering     2,522                       2,522  
      (2,703 )     13,953         11,583         22,833  
Other operations                                        
Corporate     (3,689 )     61     24         1,403     (2,201 )
    $ (6,392 )   $ 14,014   $ 24   $ 11,583   $ 1,403   $ 20,632  

                                           
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
                                      Adjusted
                Loss (gain)                     Segment
    Operating   Depreciation   on   Project       Stock-   EBITDA and
    Income   and   Disposal   Development   Preopening   Based   Adjusted
       (Loss)      Amortization      of Assets      Costs      Costs      Compensation      EBITDA
Reporting segments                                                 
Midwest & South   $ 12,028     $ 2,552   $ 8     $   $ 1,651   $   $ 16,239  
West     515       1,012     (5 )         669         2,191  
Contracted Sports
Wagering
    4,964                             4,964  
      17,507       3,564     3           2,320         23,394  
Other operations                                                 
Corporate     (3,985 )     62           182         830     (2,911 )
    $ 13,522     $ 3,626   $ 3     $ 182   $ 2,320   $ 830   $ 20,483  
 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains statements by us and our officers that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “future,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Some forward-looking statements in this press release include those regarding our expected construction budgets, estimated commencement and completion dates, expected amenities, and our expected operational performance for Chamonix and American Place, including The Temporary; and our expectations regarding the success and commencement dates of any new sports wagering contracts or operations in Colorado, Indiana or Illinois. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Such risks include, without limitation, our ability to repay our substantial indebtedness; inflation and its potential impacts on labor costs and the price of food, construction, and other materials; the effects of potential disruptions in the supply chains for goods, such as food, lumber, and other materials; general macroeconomic conditions; our ability to effectively manage and control expenses; our ability to complete Chamonix or other construction projects, including American Place, on-time and on-budget; legal or regulatory restrictions, delays, or challenges for our construction projects, including American Place; construction risks, disputes and cost overruns; dependence on existing management; competition; uncertainties over the development and success of our expansion projects; the financial performance of our finished projects and renovations; effectiveness of expense and operating efficiencies; and regulatory and business conditions in the gaming industry (including the possible authorization or expansion of gaming in the states we operate or nearby states). Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect our financial condition and results of operations is included in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or revise our forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

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About Full House Resorts, Inc.
Full House Resorts owns, leases, develops and operates gaming facilities throughout the country. Our properties include The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan, Illinois; Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel in Hancock County, Mississippi; Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado; Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana; Stockman’s Casino in Fallon, Nevada; and Grand Lodge Casino, located within the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village, Nevada. We are currently constructing Chamonix Casino Hotel, a new luxury hotel and casino expected to open in December 2023 in Cripple Creek, Colorado. For further information, please visit www.fullhouseresorts.com.  

CONTACT: Contact:
Lewis Fanger, Chief Financial Officer
Full House Resorts, Inc.
702-221-7800
www.fullhouseresorts.com

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