Red Rock Resorts Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 21, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 21, 2025
What changed in Risk Factors?
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Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-02-21.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-21.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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116 unchanged; 41 reworded; 5 added; 2 removed; 1 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (5)
Current report
After years of maintaining a low interest rate environment, central banks worldwide significantly and swiftly increased interest rates to combat inflation. While the global inflation rate began to ease somewhat in 2023 and 2024 as a result of central bank policy tightening, core inflation remains persistent. As a result of the decline in global inflation, while the U.S. Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2024 by a total of 100 basis points, the U.S. Federal Reserve held rates steady in their January 2025 meeting and indicated the pause will likely continue for 2025. As a result, there is no telling if interest rates will stabilize, increase or decrease, either globally or in the United States specifically. Widespread increases in the cost of goods and services due to inflation and supply chain challenges and rising interest rates have negatively impacted, and may continue to negatively impact, the discretionary spending of our customers in the future and, in turn, may adversely impact our results of operations. Additionally, inflation has led to higher labor and food and beverage costs, which have negatively impacted and may continue to negatively impact our results of operations. We cannot be certain of the extent or duration of any resulting negative impacts on our business.
Current report
•unanticipated cost increases, whether caused by supply chain issues, inflation or otherwise; and
Current report
In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed its longstanding approach under the Chevron doctrine, which provided for judicial deference to regulatory agencies. As a result of this decision, we cannot be sure whether there will be increased challenges to existing agency regulations or how lower courts will apply the decision in the context of other regulatory schemes without more specific guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Current report
For example, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision could significantly impact gaming regulation, tax laws, anti-money laundering regulations, environmental laws, labor laws and other regulatory regimes with which we are required to comply. New approaches to policymaking and legislation may also produce unintended harms for our business, which may impact our ability to operate our business in the manner in which we are accustomed. Any of these regulations could negatively affect how we market our offerings and increase our regulatory compliance or tax.
Current report
While some investors continue to focus on ESG matters and failure to address their needs could lead to stock price volatility, there has been an increase in anti-ESG initiatives and sentiment which may serve as a counteracting concern in the future, particularly in light of recent executive orders by President Trump. Some conservative groups and Republican state attorneys general have asserted that the Supreme Court’s decision striking down race-based affirmative action in higher education in June 2023 should be analogized to private employment matters and private contract matters. Several new cases alleging discrimination based on similar arguments have been filed since the decision, which has escalated scrutiny of certain practices and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, (“DEI”). This scrutiny may increase in light of President Trump’s repealing of a 1965 Executive Order barring employment discrimination by federal contractors and new Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025 directing federal agencies to terminate DEI mandates, policies and programs, dissuading private companies from implementing them and suggesting the risk of legal actions or civil investigations for employers who do not comply (though specifications of what policies could merit investigation are not provided). The future impact of these actions on existing DEI regulations cannot be predicted at this time, particularly given that such new orders are likely to face legal challenges. However, in the interim, such anti-ESG and anti-DEI-related policies, legislation, initiatives, litigation, legal opinions, and scrutiny could result in additional compliance obligations or becoming the subject of investigations or enforcement actions.
Removed paragraphs (2)
Previous report
Beyond financial and regulatory effects, the projected severe effects of climate change – such as protracted drought and property damage or supply chain issues stemming from extreme weather events – have the potential to directly affect our facilities and operations. We recognize the impacts of climate change and are engaged in several initiatives to identify, assess, and manage the risks and opportunities associated with climate change (see “Social Responsibility and Environmental Stewardship,” above).
Reworded paragraphs (41)
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All of our casino properties are dependent upon attracting Las Vegas residents as well as out of town visitors. As a result of our concentration in the Las Vegas regional market, we have a greater degree of exposure to a number of risks than we would have if we had operations outside of the Las Vegas valley. These risks include the following:
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All of our casino properties are dependent upon attracting Las Vegas residents as well as out of town visitors. As a result of our concentration in the Las Vegas regional market, we have greater exposure to a number of risks than we would have if we had operations outside of the Las Vegas valley. These risks include the following:
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•changes in local and state governmental laws and regulations, including gaming laws and regulations and public health related orders and directives;
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•changes in local and state governmental laws and regulations, including gaming laws and regulations;
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Our strategy of growth through master-planning of certain of our major casinos for future expansion was developed, in part, based on projected population growth in Las Vegas. Las Vegas and its surrounding areas have been growing over the past few decades, including certain periods of significant growth, but no assurance can be given that the regional population will continue to grow at its historic pace or at all. Even if this trend continues, there can be no assurance that such population growth will justify future development, additional casinos or expansion of any of our existing casinos, which can affect our results of operations and financial condition and limits our ability to expand our business.
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Our strategy of growth through master-planning of certain of our major casinos for future expansion was developed, in part, based on projected population growth in Las Vegas. Las Vegas and its surrounding areas have been growing over the past few decades, including certain periods of significant growth, but no assurance can be given that the regional population will continue to grow at its historic pace or at all. Even if the current growth trend continues, there can be no assurance that such population growth will justify future development, additional casinos or the expansion of any of our existing casinos, which can affect our results of operations and financial condition and limits our ability to expand our business.
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Consumer demand for the offerings of casino hotel properties such as ours is sensitive to factors impacting consumer confidence, including downturns in the economy and other factors that impact discretionary spending on leisure activities. Changes in discretionary consumer spending, consumer preferences or consumer purchase power brought about by factors such as perceived or actual general economic conditions and customer confidence in the economy, unemployment, inflation, uncertainty and distress in the housing and credit markets, the impact of high energy, fuel, food and healthcare costs, perceived or actual changes in disposable consumer income and wealth, taxes, and effects or fears of war, civil unrest, terrorism, violence, widespread illnesses or epidemics could further reduce customer demand for our offerings and materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations. Notably, after years of a low interest rate environment, central banks across the globe significantly (and swiftly) increased interest rates to stem inflation. Though the global inflation rate began to stabilize, and in some cases decline, in 2023, core inflation has proved persistent. Thus, there is no telling if interest rates will stabilize, continue to increase or decrease. Widespread increases in costs of goods and services due to inflation and supply chain challenges and rising interest rates have negatively impacted, and may negatively impact, the discretionary spending of our customers in the future and, in turn, our results of operations. We cannot be certain of the extent or duration of any resulting negative impacts on our business.
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Consumer demand for the offerings of casino hotel properties such as ours is sensitive to factors impacting consumer confidence, including downturns in the economy and other factors that impact discretionary spending on leisure activities. Changes in discretionary consumer spending, consumer preferences or consumer purchase power brought about by factors such as perceived or actual general economic conditions and customer confidence in the economy, unemployment, inflation, uncertainty and distress in the housing and credit markets, the impact of high energy, fuel, food and healthcare costs, perceived or actual changes in disposable consumer income and wealth, taxes, and effects or fears of war, civil unrest, terrorism, violence, widespread illnesses, epidemics or pandemics could further reduce customer demand for our offerings and materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
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Our casino properties face competition for customers and employees from all other casinos and hotels in the Las Vegas metropolitan area including, to some degree, each other. In addition, our casino properties face competition from all smaller nonrestricted gaming locations and restricted gaming locations (locations with 15 or fewer slot machines) in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, including those that primarily target the local and repeat visitor markets. Major additions, expansions or enhancements of existing properties or the construction of new properties by competitors could also have a material adverse effect on the business of our casino properties. If our competitors operate more successfully than we do, or if they attract customers away from us as a result of aggressive pricing and promotion or enhanced or expanded properties, we may lose market share and our business could be adversely affected. If they are successful in soliciting our employees it could be costly to replace such employees.
Current wording
Our casino properties face competition for customers and employees from all other casinos and hotels in the Las Vegas metropolitan area including, to some degree, each other. In addition, our casino properties face competition from all smaller nonrestricted gaming locations and restricted gaming locations (locations with 15 or fewer slot machines) in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, including those that primarily target the local and repeat visitor markets. Major additions, expansions or enhancements of existing properties or the construction of new properties by competitors could also have a material adverse effect on the business of our casino properties. If our competitors operate more successfully than we do, or if they attract customers away from our casinos as a result of aggressive pricing and promotions or enhanced or expanded properties, we may lose market share and our business could be adversely affected. If our competitors are successful in soliciting our employees, replacing them could be costly.
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To a lesser extent, our casino properties compete with gaming operations in other parts of the state of Nevada and other gaming markets in the United States and in other parts of the world, with online betting and gaming, state sponsored lotteries, on- and off-track pari-mutuel wagering (a system of betting under which wagers are placed in a pool, management receives a fee from the pool, and the remainder of the pool is split among the winning wagers), card rooms and other forms of legalized gaming. The gaming industry also includes dockside casinos, riverboat casinos, racetracks with slot machines and casinos located on Native American land. There is intense competition among companies in the gaming industry, some of which have significantly greater resources than we do. Our properties have encountered additional competition as large-scale Native American gaming on Indian lands, particularly in California, has increased, and competition may intensify if more Native American gaming facilities are developed. Several states have approved or are currently considering the approval of legalized casino gaming in designated areas and the expansion of existing gaming operations or additional gaming sites. In May 2018, the United States Supreme Court overturned a law prohibiting states from legalizing sports wagering which has resulted in a substantial expansion of sports betting outside the state of Nevada, including online sports betting. In addition, multiple operators offer online gaming in Nevada and a number of other states and online betting and gaming is expected to continue to expand in states that currently authorize such activities and in new jurisdictions that legalize such activities. Internet gaming and the expansion of legalized casino gaming or legalized sports betting in new or existing jurisdictions and on Native American land could result in additional competition that could adversely affect our operations, especially if such gaming is conducted in areas close to our operations. Two ballot initiatives that would have permitted sports betting in California, including online and mobile betting, were recently defeated. However, there can be no assurance that similar measures will not be approved in the future. For further details on competition in the gaming industry, see Item 1. Business—Competition.
Current wording
To a lesser extent, our casino properties compete with gaming operations in other parts of the state of Nevada and other gaming markets in the United States and in other parts of the world, with online betting and gaming, state sponsored lotteries, on- and off-track pari-mutuel wagering (a system of betting under which wagers are placed in a pool, management receives a fee from the pool, and the remainder of the pool is split among the winning wagers), card rooms and other forms of legalized gaming and illegal gaming. The gaming industry also includes dockside casinos, riverboat casinos, racetracks with slot machines and casinos located on Native American land. There is intense competition among companies in the gaming industry, some of which have significantly greater resources than we do. Our properties have encountered additional competition as large-scale Native American gaming on Indian lands has increased, particularly in California, and competition may intensify if more Native American gaming facilities are developed. Several states including Florida, North Carolina and Texas, have approved or are currently considering the approval of legalized casino gaming in designated areas and the expansion of existing gaming operations or additional gaming sites. In May 2018, the United States Supreme Court overturned a law prohibiting states from legalizing sports wagering which has resulted in a substantial expansion of sports betting outside the state of Nevada, including online sports betting. In addition, multiple operators offer online gaming in Nevada and a number of other states and online betting and gaming is expected to continue to expand in states that currently authorize such activities and in new jurisdictions that legalize such activities. Internet gaming and the expansion of legalized casino gaming or legalized sports betting in new or existing jurisdictions and on Native American land could result in additional competition that could adversely affect our results of operations, especially if such gaming is conducted in areas close to our properties or they offer alternatives that do not require a visit to any property. For further details on competition in the gaming industry, see Item 1. Business—Competition.
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Our success depends on the efforts and abilities of our executive officers and other key employees, many of whom have significant experience in the gaming industry, including, but not limited to, Frank J. Fertitta III, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Competition for qualified personnel in our industry is intense, and it would be difficult for us to find experienced personnel to replace our current executive officers and employees. Such competition may also make it difficult for us to recruit and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees, particularly in light of recent labor shortages. Since our reopening in June 2020, we have faced increased challenges in attracting and retaining qualified employees. If we fail to retain our current employees, it would be difficult and costly to identify, recruit and train replacements needed to continue to conduct and expand our business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain and motivate our employees. In addition, if we do not effectively execute succession planning and leadership development, our growth and long-term success could be hindered. We believe that a loss of the services of our executive officers and/or other personnel could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
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Our success depends on the efforts and abilities of our executive officers and other key employees, many of whom have significant experience in the gaming industry, including, but not limited to, Frank J. Fertitta III, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Competition for qualified personnel in our industry is intense, and it would be difficult for us to find experienced personnel to replace our current executive officers and employees. Such competition may also make it difficult for us to recruit and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees, particularly in light of continuing labor shortages. Since our reopening in June 2020, we have faced increased challenges in attracting and retaining qualified employees, while also working to remain competitive with wages as inflation has driven wages higher. If we fail to retain our current employees, it would be difficult and costly to identify, recruit and train replacements needed to continue to conduct and expand our business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain and motivate our employees. In addition, if we do not effectively execute succession planning and leadership development, our growth and long-term success could be hindered. We believe that a loss of the services of our executive officers and/or other personnel could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
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We recently opened a new casino, Durango, on Durango Drive in the southwest Las Vegas valley, and we expect to begin development of other projects in the Las Vegas valley and the North Fork project. We expect to continue to evaluate expansion opportunities as they become available and construct other new facilities or enhance our existing properties by constructing additional facilities in the future. Such construction projects entail significant risks, including the following, any of which can give rise to delays or cost overruns:
Current wording
In 2025 we commenced construction of an expansion project at Durango and we expect to begin development of additional projects in the Las Vegas valley. In 2024 we commenced construction on the North Fork Project. We expect to continue to evaluate expansion opportunities as they become available and construct other new facilities or enhance our existing properties by constructing additional facilities in the future. Such construction projects entail significant risks, including the following, any of which can give rise to delays or cost overruns:
Previous wording
The anticipated costs and construction periods are based upon budgets, conceptual design documents and construction schedule estimates prepared by us in consultation with our architects and contractors. We may spend a significant sum of money in the planning stages of a project and then determine not to proceed. In addition, construction, equipment, staffing requirements, problems or difficulties in obtaining and maintaining any of the requisite licenses, permits, allocations or authorizations from regulatory authorities can increase the cost or delay the construction or opening of each of the proposed facilities or otherwise affect the project’s planned design and features. We cannot be sure that we will not exceed the budgeted costs of these projects or that the projects will commence operations within the contemplated time frame, if at all. Budget overruns and delays with respect to North Fork or other expansion and development projects could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.
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The anticipated costs and construction periods are based upon budgets, conceptual design documents and construction schedule estimates prepared by us in consultation with our architects and contractors. We may spend a significant sum of money in the planning stages of a project and then determine not to proceed. In addition, construction, equipment, staffing requirements, problems or difficulties in obtaining and maintaining any of the requisite licenses, permits, allocations or authorizations from regulatory authorities can increase the cost or delay the construction or opening of each of the proposed facilities or otherwise affect the project’s planned design and features. We cannot be sure that we will not exceed the budgeted costs of these projects or that the projects will commence operations within the contemplated time frame, if at all. Budget overruns and delays with respect to the Durango expansion project or the North Fork Project or other expansion and development projects could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.
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We have invested in real property in connection with development and expansion opportunities and we evaluate and may pursue acquisition opportunities in existing and emerging jurisdictions. To the extent that we decide to pursue any new gaming acquisition or development opportunities, our ability to benefit from such investments will depend upon a number of factors including:
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We have invested in real property in connection with development and expansion opportunities and we continually evaluate and may pursue acquisition opportunities in existing and emerging jurisdictions. To the extent that we decide to pursue any new gaming acquisition or development opportunities, our ability to benefit from such investments will depend upon a number of factors including:
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Our businesses are capital intensive. We may be unable to generate sufficient revenues and cash flows to service our debt obligations as they come due, finance capital expenditures and meet our operational needs. For our casino properties to remain attractive and competitive we must periodically invest significant capital to keep the properties well-maintained, modernized and refurbished. Similarly, future construction and development projects, including but not limited to, the proposed North Fork project, and acquisitions of other gaming properties and/or operations could require significant additional capital. We rely on earnings and cash flow from operations to finance our business, capital expenditures, development, expansion and acquisitions and, to the extent that we cannot fund such expenditures from cash generated by operations, funds must be borrowed or otherwise obtained. We will also be required in the future to refinance our outstanding debt. Our ability to effectively operate and grow our business may be constrained if we are unable to borrow additional capital or refinance existing borrowings on reasonable terms.
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Our businesses are capital intensive. We may be unable to generate sufficient revenues and cash flows to service our debt obligations as they come due, finance capital expenditures and meet our operational needs. For our casino properties to remain attractive and competitive we must periodically invest significant capital to keep the properties well-maintained, modernized and refurbished. Similarly, future construction and development projects, including but not limited to, the North Fork Project, and acquisitions of other gaming properties and/or operations could require significant additional capital. We rely on earnings and cash flow from operations to finance our business, capital expenditures, development, expansion and acquisitions and, to the extent that we cannot fund such expenditures from cash generated by operations, funds must be borrowed or otherwise obtained. We will also be required in the future to refinance our outstanding debt. Our ability to effectively operate and grow our business may be constrained if we are unable to borrow additional capital or refinance existing borrowings on reasonable terms.
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Further, our failure to generate sufficient revenues and cash flows could lead to cash flow and working capital constraints, which may require us to seek additional working capital. We may not be able to obtain such working capital when it is required. Further, even if we were able to obtain additional working capital, it may only be available on unfavorable terms. For example, we may be required to incur additional debt at unattractive prices, and servicing the payments on such debt could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Under such circumstances, we may be required to sell common or preferred equity or some of our assets in order to bolster our working capital and liquidity. Limited liquidity and working capital may also restrict our ability to maintain and update our casino properties, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage to casinos offering more modern and better maintained facilities.
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Further, our failure to generate sufficient revenue and cash flow could lead to cash flow and working capital constraints, which may require us to seek additional working capital and we may not be able to obtain such working capital when it is required. Further, even if we were able to obtain additional working capital, it may only be available on unfavorable terms. For example, we may be required to incur additional debt at unattractive prices, and servicing the payments on such debt could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Under such circumstances, we may be required to sell common or preferred equity or some of our assets in order to bolster our working capital and liquidity. Limited liquidity and working capital may also restrict our ability to maintain and update our casino properties, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage to casinos offering more modern and better maintained facilities.
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We have a development agreement and management agreement with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians relating to development and operation of a casino to be located in Madera County, California and we intend to seek additional development and management contracts with Native American tribes. However, we cannot be sure that we will be able to develop the North Fork project or that we will be successful in entering into agreements for new development opportunities. While we believe that the ongoing legal challenges to the North Fork project will be resolved and that development of the North Fork project will proceed, the development of Native American gaming facilities is subject to numerous conditions and is frequently subject to protracted legal challenges. As a result, even if we are able to enter into development and management agreements for Native American gaming projects, we cannot be sure that the projects, including the North Fork project, will be completed or, if completed, that they will generate significant management fees or return on our investment. For more information see Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
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We have a development agreement and management agreement with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians relating to development and operation of a casino to be located in Madera County, California and we intend to seek additional development and management contracts with Native American tribes. We have commenced construction on the North Fork Project. However, we cannot be sure that we will be able to complete the development of the North Fork Project or that we will be successful in entering into agreements for new development opportunities. While we believe that the ongoing legal challenges to the North Fork Project will be resolved and that development of the North Fork Project will be completed, the development of Native American gaming facilities is subject to numerous conditions and is frequently subject to protracted legal challenges. As a result, even if we are able to enter into development and management agreements for Native American gaming projects, we cannot be sure that the projects, including the North Fork Project, will be completed or, if completed, that they will generate significant management fees or return on our investment. For more information see Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
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Our properties have been subject to ongoing efforts of union activists to enter into collective bargaining agreements and to organize our employees into collective bargaining units. The Local Joint Executive Board of Las Vegas (the “LJEBLV”) has been certified as the collective bargaining representative of non-gaming employees at Sunset Station and Green Valley Ranch. We have not yet entered into collective bargaining agreements with the bargaining units represented by the LJEBLV at either of these properties. The LJEBLV had been recognized as the collective bargaining representative for a unit of non-gaming employees at Palace Station and Boulder Station, but we no longer recognize the LJEBLV as the bargaining representative of those employees at either of those properties, as each of those properties received a petition indicating that a majority of its bargaining unit employees no longer desired to be represented by the LJEBLV. In an election held in December 2019, a proposed bargaining unit consisting of non-gaming employees of Red Rock rejected the LJEBLV as their bargaining representative. The LJEBLV and the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) has contested the election results at Red Rock and as a result of actions related to that contest we are currently bargaining with the LJEBLV at Red Rock, although we have not yet entered into a collective bargaining agreement with the bargaining units represented by the LJEBLV at Red Rock. The LJEBLV and the NLRB are also contesting the withdrawal of recognition of the LJEBLV at Boulder Station and Palace Station and in addition have commenced an action which seeks, among other things, an order forcing us to collectively bargain with the LJEBLV at each of our resort properties. Accordingly, it is uncertain whether we will be subject to, or continue to be subject to, a bargaining obligation or whether we will eventually agree to enter into a collective bargaining agreement at any of our properties. In addition, slot technicians are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (“Local 501”) at Palace Station and Green Valley Ranch. We are bargaining with, but have not yet entered into collective bargaining agreements with, the bargaining units represented by Local 501 at these properties. Local 501 had been recognized as the collective bargaining representative for a unit of slot technicians at Sunset Station and Red Rock, but we no longer recognize Local 501 as the bargaining representative of those employees at either of those properties, as each of those properties received a petition indicating that a majority of its bargaining unit employees no longer desired to be represented by Local 501. Local 501 and the NLRB are contesting the withdrawal of recognition of Local 501 at Sunset Station and Red Rock. None of our other casino properties are currently subject to any bargaining obligation, collective bargaining agreement or similar arrangement with any union; howe…
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Current wording
Our properties have been subject to ongoing efforts of union activists to enter into collective bargaining agreements and to organize our employees into collective bargaining units. The Local Joint Executive Board of Las Vegas (the “LJEBLV”) has been certified as the collective bargaining representative of non-gaming employees at Green Valley Ranch. We have not yet entered into collective bargaining agreements with the bargaining units represented by the LJEBLV at Green Valley Ranch. The LJEBLV had been recognized as the collective bargaining representative for a unit of non-gaming employees at Palace Station, Boulder Station and Sunset Station, but we no longer recognize the LJEBLV as the bargaining representative of each of those employees at those properties, as each of those properties received a petition indicating that a majority of its bargaining unit employees no longer desired to be represented by the LJEBLV. In an election held in December 2019, a proposed bargaining unit consisting of non-gaming employees of Red Rock rejected the LJEBLV as their bargaining representative. The LJEBLV and the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) have contested the election results at Red Rock and we are currently engaged in litigation with the NLRB relating to the outcome of the Red Rock election. The LJEBLV and the NLRB are also contesting the withdrawal of recognition of the LJEBLV at Boulder Station, Palace Station and Sunset Station and in addition have commenced, and we are actively litigating, various actions which seek, among other things, orders forcing us to collectively bargain with the LJEBLV at each of our resort properties. Accordingly, it is uncertain whether we will be subject to, or continue to be subject to, a bargaining obligation or whether we will eventually agree to enter into a collective bargaining agreement at any of our properties. In addition, slot technicians are represented by the International Union of Operating
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We rely on a variety of hardware and software products to maximize revenue and efficiency in our operations. Technology in the gaming industry is developing rapidly, and we may need to invest substantial amounts to acquire the most current gaming and hotel technology and equipment in order to remain competitive in the markets in which we operate. In addition, we may not be able to successfully implement and/or maintain any acquired technology.
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We rely on a variety of hardware and software products to maximize revenue and efficiency in our operations. Technology in the gaming industry is developing rapidly, and we may need to invest substantial amounts to acquire the most current gaming and hotel technology and equipment in order to remain competitive in the markets in which we operate. In addition, we may not be able to successfully implement and/or maintain any acquired technology, which could adversely impact our business.
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We are subject to extensive federal, state and local regulation and governmental authorities have significant control over our operations; this control and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations that govern our operations in any jurisdiction where we operate could have an adverse effect on our business.
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We are subject to extensive federal, state and local regulation and governmental authorities have significant control over our operations and any failure to comply with the regulations that govern our operations could have an adverse effect on our business.
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Our ownership and operation of gaming facilities is subject to extensive regulation, including licensing requirements, by the states, counties and cities in which we operate. These laws, regulations and ordinances vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but generally concern the responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners and managers of gaming operations as well as persons financially interested or involved in gaming operations, and we are subject to extensive background investigations and suitability standards in our gaming business. We also will become subject to regulation in any other jurisdiction where we choose to operate in the future. As such, our gaming regulators can require us to disassociate ourselves from suppliers or business partners found unsuitable by the regulators or, alternatively, cease operations in that jurisdiction. In addition, unsuitable activity on our part, on the part of individuals investing in or otherwise involved with us or on the part of our owners, managers or unconsolidated affiliates in any jurisdiction could have a negative effect on our ability to continue operating in other jurisdictions.
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Our ownership and operation of gaming facilities is subject to extensive regulation, including licensing requirements, by the states, counties and cities in which we operate. These laws, regulations and ordinances vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but generally concern the responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners and managers of gaming operations as well as persons financially interested or involved in gaming operations, and we are subject to extensive background investigations and suitability standards in our gaming business. We also will become subject to regulation in any other jurisdiction where we choose to operate in the future. As such, gaming regulators can require us to disassociate ourselves from suppliers or business partners found unsuitable by the regulators or, alternatively, can require us to cease operations in a particular jurisdiction. In addition, unsuitable activity on our part, on the part of individuals investing in or otherwise involved with us or on the part of our owners, managers or unconsolidated affiliates in any jurisdiction could have a negative effect on our ability to continue operating in other jurisdictions.
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We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations. As a result of such regulations, we are subject to periodic examinations by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and we may be required to pay substantial penalties if we fail to comply with applicable regulations. Any violations of anti-money laundering laws or regulations by any of our properties could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted.
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We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations. As a result of such regulations, we are subject to periodic examinations by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and we may be required to pay substantial penalties if we fail to comply with applicable regulations. Any violations of anti-money laundering laws or regulations by any of our properties could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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We are subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and human health and safety, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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We are subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and human health and safety. Our compliance with these regulations could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and human health and safety, including those relating to air emissions, water discharges and remediation of contamination. Such laws and regulations require us to obtain, maintain and renew environmental operating or construction permits or approvals, particularly in connection with our development activities. Certain environmental laws can impose joint and several liability without regard to fault on responsible parties, including past and present owners and operators of sites, related to the investigation or remediation of sites at which hazardous wastes or materials were disposed or released. Private parties may also bring claims arising from the presence of hazardous materials on a site or exposure to such materials. We are currently involved in monitoring activities at or adjacent to a few of our sites due to historical or nearby operations. Environmental laws, regulations and standards have become increasingly stringent overtime and this trend is expected to continue, which may make compliance with new requirements more difficult or costly or otherwise adversely affect our operations. Failure to comply with environmental laws or regulations, or any liabilities or claims arising under such laws or regulations, could require us to incur potentially significant costs or sanctions, including fines, penalties, cessation of operations or site clean ups, or otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and human health and safety, including those relating to air emissions, water discharges and remediation of contamination. Such laws and regulations require us to obtain, maintain and renew environmental operating or construction permits or approvals, particularly in connection with our development activities. Certain environmental laws can impose joint and several liability without regard to fault on responsible parties, including past and present owners and operators of sites, related to the investigation or remediation of sites at which hazardous wastes or materials were disposed or released. Private parties may also bring claims arising from the presence of hazardous materials on a site or upon exposure to such materials. We are currently involved in monitoring activities at or adjacent to a few of our sites due to historical or nearby operations. Environmental laws, regulations and standards have become increasingly stringent over time and this trend is expected to continue, which may make compliance with new requirements more difficult or costly or otherwise adversely affect our operations. In addition, as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn its longstanding approach under the Chevron doctrine, it will become increasingly difficult to determine which new laws will apply to our business and when, as there will likely be an increase in legal challenges to new regulations. Failure to comply with environmental laws or regulations, or any liabilities or claims arising under such laws or regulations, could require us to incur potentially significant costs or sanctions, including fines, penalties, cessation of operations or site clean ups, or otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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The effects of climate change and/or increased regulation by international, national, state, regional, and local regulatory bodies of greenhouse gas emissions could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows.
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Increased regulation by international, national, state, regional, and local regulatory bodies of greenhouse gas emissions could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows.
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There has been an increasing focus of international, national, state, regional and local regulatory bodies on greenhouse gas (“GHG”), including carbon dioxide and methane, emissions, and climate change issues. The United States is a member of the Paris Agreement, a climate accord reached at the Conference of the Parties (“COP 21”) in Paris, that set many new goals, and many related policies are still emerging. The Paris Agreement requires set GHG emission reduction goals every five years beginning in 2020. Stronger GHG emission targets were set at COP 26 in Glasgow in November 2021 and reaffirmed at COP 28 in Dubai in November and December 2023.
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International, national, state, regional and local regulatory bodies are increasingly focusing on greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions, including carbon dioxide and methane as well as climate change issues. The United States was until recently a member of the Paris Agreement, a climate accord reached at the 21st Conference of the Parties (“COP”) in Paris, that set new goals, and many related policies are still in development. The Paris Agreement mandates GHG emission reduction goals every five years beginning in 2020. Stronger GHG emission targets were set at COP 26 in Glasgow in November 2021 and reaffirmed at COP 28 in Dubai in November and December 2023 and at COP 29 in Baku in November 2024. The United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement in November 2020, rejoined in February 2021 under the Biden Administration and, on January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to once again withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. The United States’ frequent withdrawal and rejoining of the Paris Agreement in recent years has created uncertainty around the evolution of the United States’ regulatory regime with regards to regulating GHGs and climate change issues, making it increasingly difficult to plan for future developments and to predict what, if any, impact the agreement and similar international agreements will have on the U.S.
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Future regulation could impose stringent standards to substantially reduce GHG emissions. Legislation to regulate GHG emissions has periodically been introduced in the U.S. Congress. If such legislation is enacted, we could incur increased energy, environmental, and other costs and capital expenditures to comply with the limitations. In addition, the current presidential administration has taken steps to further regulate GHG emissions. Due to uncertainty in the regulatory and legislative processes, as well as the scope of such requirements and initiatives, we cannot currently determine the effect such legislation and regulation may have on our operations, but it could be costly and difficult to implement.
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Future regulation could impose stringent standards to substantially reduce GHG emissions. Legislation to regulate GHG emissions has periodically been introduced in the U.S. Congress. If any such legislation is enacted, we could incur increased energy, environmental, and other costs and capital expenditures to comply with the limitations. While it is expected that the incoming Trump Administration will continue to pare back environmental regulations, state and local government regulators may impose more stringent regulations in response. Due to uncertainty in the regulatory and legislative processes, as well as the scope of such requirements and initiatives, we cannot currently determine the effect such legislation and regulation may have on our operations, but it could be costly and difficult to implement.
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Companies across all industries are facing increasing scrutiny related to their environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices and reporting. Investors, consumers, employees and other stakeholders have focused increasingly on ESG practices and placed increasing importance on the implications and social cost of their investments, purchases and other interactions with companies. With this increased focus, public reporting regarding ESG practices is becoming more broadly expected. If our ESG practices and reporting do not meet investor, consumer or employee expectations, which continue to evolve, our brand, reputation and customer retention may be negatively impacted.
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Companies across all industries have faced scrutiny related to their environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices and reporting. Certain investors, consumers, employees and other stakeholders continue to place emphasis on ESG and consider the social and environmental implications of their investments, purchases and interactions with businesses. To the extent this focus continues, public reporting regarding ESG practices will increasingly become the standard. If our ESG practices and reporting do not meet the evolving investor, consumer or employee expectations, our brand, reputation and customer retention may be negatively impacted.
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If we fail, or are perceived to be failing, to meet the standards included in any sustainability disclosure or the expectations of our various stakeholders, it could negatively impact our reputation, customer attraction and retention, access to capital and employee retention. Investors are increasingly focused on ESG matters and failure to address their needs could lead to stock price volatility. In addition, new sustainability rules and regulations have been adopted and may continue to be introduced. For instance, the SEC is in the process of considering new disclosure rules that would require companies to disclose the impact of climate change and their risk mitigation environment and practices. Our failure to comply with any applicable rules or regulations as they are adopted, as well as our failure to predict trends and stakeholder requirements related to ESG, could lead to penalties and adversely impact our reputation, customer attraction and retention, access to capital and employee retention.
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If we fail, or are perceived to be failing, to meet the standards included in any sustainability disclosure or the expectations of our various stakeholders, our reputation, customer attraction and retention, access to capital and employee retention could be negatively impacted. In addition, new sustainability rules and regulations have been adopted and may continue to be introduced. For instance, on March 6, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted climate disclosure rules that require companies to among other things, disclose the impact of climate change and their risk mitigation environment and practices. While these rules were subsequently voluntarily stayed by the SEC, pending judicial review, it is unclear whether the SEC will defend the rule, and therefore difficult to predict the effect the rule may have on us. Our failure to comply with any applicable rules or regulations or to predict trends and stakeholder expectations related to ESG, could lead to penalties and adversely impact our reputation, customer attraction and loyalty, access to capital and employee retention.
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We may incur losses that are not adequately covered by insurance, which may harm our results of operations. In addition, our insurance costs may increase and we may not be able to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future.
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We may incur losses that are not adequately covered by insurance, which may harm our results of operations. In addition, our insurance costs may increase as a result of any such losses and we may be unable to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future.
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Although we maintain insurance that we believe is customary and appropriate for our business, each of our insurance policies is subject to certain exclusions and our coverage is in an amount that may be significantly less than the expected replacement cost of rebuilding our facilities in the event of a total loss. To the extent that we are inadequately insured for certain types or levels of risk, we may be exposed to significant losses in the event of a catastrophe. In addition to the damage caused to our properties by a casualty loss, we may suffer business disruption or be subject to claims by third parties that may be injured or harmed. While we carry general liability insurance and business interruption insurance, there can be no assurance that insurance will be available or adequate to cover all loss and damage to which our business or our assets might be subjected. Certain casualty events, such as labor strikes, nuclear events, loss of income due to terrorism or epidemics, deterioration or corrosion, insect or animal damage and pollution, may not be covered under our policies. Any losses we incur that are not adequately covered by insurance may decrease our future operating income, require us to fund replacements or repairs for destroyed property and reduce the funds available for payments of our obligations.
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Although we maintain insurance that we believe is customary and appropriate for our business, each of our insurance policies is subject to certain exclusions and our coverage is in an amount that may be significantly less than the expected replacement cost of rebuilding our facilities in the event of a total loss. To the extent that we are inadequately insured for certain types or levels of risk, we may be exposed to significant losses in the event of a catastrophe. In addition to the damage caused to our properties by a casualty loss, we may suffer business disruption or be subject to claims by third parties that may be injured or harmed. While we carry general liability insurance and business interruption insurance, there can be no assurance that insurance will be available or adequate to cover all loss and damage to which our business or our assets might be subjected. Certain casualty events, such as labor strikes, nuclear events, loss of income due to terrorism or epidemics, deterioration or corrosion, insect or animal damage and pollution, may not be covered under our policies. Any losses we incur that are not adequately covered by insurance may decrease our future operating income, require us to fund replacements or repairs for destroyed property and reduce the funds available for payments of our existing obligations.
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The development of intellectual property is part of our overall business strategy, and we regard our intellectual property to be an important element of our success. While our business as a whole is not substantially dependent on any one trademark or combination of several of our trademarks or other intellectual property, we seek to establish and maintain our proprietary rights in our business operations through the use of trademarks. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, parties may infringe our trademarks and our rights may be invalidated or unenforceable. Monitoring the unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult. Litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. Litigation of this type could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources. We cannot assure you that all of the steps we have taken to protect our trademarks will be adequate to prevent imitation of our trademarks by others. The unauthorized use or reproduction of our trademarks could diminish the value of our brand and its market acceptance, competitive advantages or goodwill, which could adversely affect our business.
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The development of intellectual property is part of our overall business strategy, and we regard our intellectual property to be an important element of our success. While our business as a whole is not substantially dependent on any one trademark or any specific combination of several of our trademarks or other intellectual property, we seek to establish and maintain our proprietary rights in our business operations through the use of trademarks. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, parties may infringe our trademarks and our rights may be invalidated or unenforceable. Monitoring the unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult. Litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. Litigation of this type could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources. We cannot assure you that all of the steps we have taken to protect our trademarks will be adequate to prevent imitation of our trademarks by others. The unauthorized use or reproduction of our trademarks could diminish the value of our brand and its market acceptance, competitive advantages or goodwill, which could adversely affect our business.
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Our casinos and hotels use significant amounts of electricity, natural gas, other forms of energy and water. The southwest United States is currently experiencing a series of long-lasting drought phases, which may result in governmentally-imposed restrictions on water use or increases in the cost of water. Any such restrictions on use of water or increases in cost could adversely impact our business and our results of operations. While no shortages of energy have been experienced recently, we have experienced and are currently experiencing increases in the cost of energy. Energy shortages or substantial or continuing increases in the cost of electricity have negatively affected our operating results in the past, and could adversely impact our business and our results of operations.
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Our casinos and hotels use significant amounts of electricity, natural gas, other forms of energy and water. The southwest United States has experienced a series of long-lasting drought phases, which has resulted in governmentally-imposed restrictions on water use or increases in the cost of water, including restrictions on the use of water features in new developments and the prevention of the use of evaporative cooling in connection with certain new development activity in several of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Any such restrictions on use of water or increases in cost could adversely impact our development plans and business and our results of operations. While no shortages of energy have been experienced recently, we have experienced and are currently experiencing increases in the cost of energy. Energy shortages or substantial or continuing increases in the cost of electricity have negatively affected our operating results in the past, and could adversely impact our business and our results of operations.
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Failure to maintain the integrity of our internal or customer data, including defending our information systems against hacking, security breaches, computer malware, cyber-attacks and similar technology exploitation risks, could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows, and/or subject us to costs, fines or lawsuits.
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Failure to maintain the integrity of our internal or customer data, including defending our information systems against hacking, security breaches, computer malware, cyberattacks and similar technology exploitation risks, could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows, and/or subject us to costs, fines or lawsuits.
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Our business requires the collection and retention of large volumes of data about our customers, employees, suppliers and business partners, including customer credit card numbers and other personally identifiable information of our customers and employees, in various information systems that we maintain and in those maintained by third-party service providers. The integrity and protection of that data is important to our business and is subject to privacy laws enacted by various jurisdictions. The regulatory environment and the requirements imposed on us by the payment card industry surrounding information, security and privacy are evolving and may be inconsistent. Our systems may be unable to meet changing regulatory and payment card industry requirements and employee and customer expectations, or may require significant additional investments or time in order to do so. Our information systems and records, including those maintained by service providers, may be subject to cyber-attacks, security breaches, system failures, viruses, operator error or inadvertent releases of data. Any perceived or actual electronic or physical security breach involving the misappropriation, loss, or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential or personally identifiable information, including penetration of our network security, whether by us or by a third party, could disrupt our business, damage our reputation and our relationships with our customers or employees, expose us to risks of litigation, significant fines and penalties and liability, result in the deterioration of our customers’ and employees’ confidence in us, and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Our business requires the collection and retention of large volumes of data about our customers, employees, suppliers and business partners, including credit card numbers and other personally identifiable information, in various systems that we maintain and in those maintained by third-party service providers. The integrity and protection of that data is important to our business and is subject to privacy laws enacted by various jurisdictions. The regulatory environment and the requirements imposed on us by the payment card industry surrounding information, security and privacy are evolving and may be inconsistent. Our systems may be unable to meet changing regulatory and payment card industry requirements and employee and customer expectations, or may require significant additional investments or time in order to do so. Our information systems and records, including those maintained by third-party service providers, may be subject to cyber-attacks, security breaches, system failures, viruses, operator error or inadvertent releases of data. Any perceived or actual electronic or physical security breach involving the misappropriation, loss, or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential or personally identifiable information, including penetration of our network security, whether by us or by a third-party, could disrupt our business, damage our reputation and our relationships with our customers or employees, expose us to risks of litigation, significant fines and penalties and liability, result in the deterioration of our customers’ and employees’ confidence in us, and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Cyber-attacks and security breaches may include, but are not limited to, attempts to access information, including customer and company information, computer malware such as viruses, denial of service, ransomware attacks that encrypt, exfiltrate, or otherwise render data unusable or unavailable in an effort to extort money or other consideration as a condition to purportedly returning the data to a usable form, operator errors or misuse, or inadvertent releases of data, and other forms of electronic security breaches. The techniques and sophistication used to conduct cyberattacks and compromise information technology infrastructure, as well as the sources and targets of these attacks, change and are often not recognized until such attacks are launched or have been in place for some time. In addition, there has been an increase in state sponsored cyberattacks which are often conducted by capable, well-funded groups. The rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies amplifies these concerns. The steps we have taken to mitigate these risks may not be sufficient and a significant theft, loss or fraudulent use of customer, employee or company data maintained by us or by a service provider could have an adverse effect on our reputation and employee relationships and could result in remedial and other expenses, fines or litigation. A breach in the security of our information systems or those of our service providers could lead to an interruption in the operation of our systems or loss, disclosure or misappropriation of our business information or other unintended consequences. If any of these risks materialize, they could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and cash flows.
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Cyberattacks and security breaches may include, but are not limited to, attempts to access information, including customer and company information, computer malware such as viruses, denial of service, ransomware attacks that encrypt, exfiltrate, or otherwise render data unusable or unavailable in an effort to extort money or other consideration as a condition to purportedly returning the data to a usable form, operator errors or misuse, or inadvertent releases of data, and other forms of electronic security breaches. The techniques and sophistication used to conduct cyberattacks and compromise information technology infrastructure, as well as the sources and targets of these attacks, change and are often not recognized until such attacks are launched or have been in place for some time. In addition, there has been an increase in state sponsored cyberattacks which are often conducted by capable, well-funded groups.
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We have a substantial amount of debt, which requires significant principal and interest payments. As of December 31, 2023, the principal amount of our outstanding indebtedness totaled approximately $3.35 billion and we had $479.3 million of undrawn availability under our Revolving Credit Facility, which is net of the issuance of approximately $39.8 million of letters of credit and similar obligations. Our ability to make interest payments on our debt will be significantly impacted by general economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control.
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We have a substantial amount of debt, which requires significant principal and interest payments. As of December 31, 2024, the principal amount of our outstanding indebtedness totaled approximately $3.44 billion and we had $897.7 million of undrawn availability under our New Revolving Credit Facility, which is net of the issuance of approximately $47.3 million of letters of credit and similar obligations. Our ability to make interest payments on our debt will be significantly impacted by general economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control.
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Our credit agreements and the indentures governing our senior notes contain a number of covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including certain limitations on our and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things:
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Our credit agreements and the indentures governing our senior notes contain several covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including certain limitations on our and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things:
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In addition, our credit agreements contain certain financial covenants, including maintenance of a minimum interest coverage ratio and adherence to a maximum total leverage ratio.
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In addition, our credit agreements contain certain financial covenants, including maintenance of a maximum total secured net leverage ratio.
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We and our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness, including additional secured indebtedness, in the future. The terms of the documents governing our indebtedness restrict, but do not completely prohibit, us from doing so. As of December 31, 2023, we had $479.3 million of undrawn availability under our Revolving Credit Facility, which is net of $512.0 million in outstanding borrowings and the issuance of approximately $39.8 million of letters of credit and similar obligations. In addition, the indentures governing our senior notes allow us to issue additional notes under certain circumstances. The indentures also allow us to incur certain other additional secured and unsecured debt. Further, the indentures do not prevent us from incurring other liabilities that do not constitute indebtedness. If new debt or other liabilities are added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we and our subsidiaries now face could intensify.
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We and our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness, including additional secured indebtedness, in the future. The terms of the documents governing our indebtedness restrict, but do not completely prohibit, us from doing so. As of December 31, 2024, we had $897.7 million of undrawn availability under our New Revolving Credit Facility, which is net of $155.0 million in outstanding borrowings and the issuance of approximately $47.3 million of letters of credit and similar obligations. In addition, the indentures governing our senior notes allow us to issue additional notes under certain circumstances. The indentures also allow us to incur certain other additional secured and unsecured debt. Further, the indentures do not prevent us from incurring other liabilities that do not constitute indebtedness. If new debt or other liabilities are added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we and our subsidiaries now face could intensify.
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Red Rock is a holding company. Other than assets and liabilities related to income taxes and the tax receivable agreement, its only material assets are its equity interest in Station Holdco and its voting interest in Station LLC. In connection with the IPO, Red Rock entered into a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with certain pre-IPO owners of Station Holdco. Red Rock intends to cause Station Holdco to make distributions to its members, including us, in an amount sufficient to cover all applicable taxes at assumed tax rates, payments under the TRA and dividends, if any, declared by it. To the extent Station LLC or Station Holdco is restricted from making such distributions pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing its debt or under applicable law or regulation, or is otherwise unable to provide such funds, it could materially and adversely affect Red
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Red Rock is a holding company. Other than assets and liabilities related to income taxes, the tax receivable agreement and an intercompany note receivable, its only material assets are its equity interest in Station Holdco and its voting interest in Station LLC. In connection with the IPO, Red Rock entered into a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with certain pre-IPO owners of Station Holdco. Red Rock intends to cause Station Holdco to make distributions to its members, including us, in an amount sufficient to cover all applicable taxes at assumed tax rates, payments under the TRA and dividends, if any, declared by it. To the extent Station LLC or Station Holdco is restricted from making such distributions pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing its debt or under applicable law or regulation, or is otherwise unable to provide such funds, it could materially and adversely affect Red Rock’s liquidity and financial condition and impair Red Rock’s ability to pay taxes and other expenses, make payments under the TRA or pay dividends on the Class A common stock.
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Each outstanding share of Class B common stock that is held by a holder that, together with its affiliates, owned LLC Units representing at least 30% of the outstanding LLC Units immediately following the IPO and, at the applicable record date, maintains direct or indirect beneficial ownership of at least 10% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock (determined on an as-exchanged basis assuming that all of the LLC Units were exchanged for Class A common stock) is entitled to ten votes, and each other outstanding share of Class B common stock and each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote. As a result, Fertitta Family Entities held 90.1% of the combined voting power of Red Rock as of December 31, 2023. Due to their ownership, the Fertitta Family Entities have the power to control our management and affairs, including the power to:
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Each outstanding share of Class B common stock that is held by a holder that, together with its affiliates, owned LLC Units representing at least 30% of the outstanding LLC Units immediately following the IPO and, at the applicable record date, maintains direct or indirect beneficial ownership of at least 10% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock (determined on an as-exchanged basis assuming that all of the LLC Units were exchanged for Class A common stock) is entitled to ten votes, and each other outstanding share of Class B common stock and each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote. As a result, Fertitta Family Entities held 90.0% of the combined voting power of Red Rock as of December 31, 2024. Due to their ownership, the Fertitta Family Entities have the power to control our management and affairs, including the power to:
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The payments that we may make under the TRA could be substantial. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, our liability under the TRA with respect to previously consummated transactions was $22.1 million and $28.6 million, respectively. Assuming no material changes in the relevant tax law and based on our current operating plan and other assumptions, including our estimate of the tax basis of our assets as of December 31, 2023 and that Red Rock earns sufficient taxable income to realize all the tax benefits that are subject to the TRA, we expect to make payments under the TRA over a period of approximately 40 years. The foregoing numbers are merely estimates based on current assumptions. The amount of actual payments could differ materially.
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The payments that we may make under the TRA could be substantial. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, our liability under the TRA with respect to previously consummated transactions was $20.4 million and $22.1 million, respectively. Assuming no material changes in the relevant tax law and based on our current operating plan and other assumptions, including our estimate of the tax basis of our assets as of December 31, 2024 and that Red Rock earns sufficient taxable income to realize all the tax benefits that are subject to the TRA, we expect to make payments under the TRA over a period of approximately 40 years. The foregoing numbers are merely estimates based on current assumptions. The amount of actual payments could differ materially.
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At December 31, 2023, approximately 46 million LLC Units of Station Holdco were owned by our Continuing Owners, or 42.2% of Red Rock Class A common stock on a fully exchanged basis, and may be sold in the future. In addition, under the Exchange Agreement, each holder of shares our Class B common stock is entitled to exchange its LLC Units for shares of our Class A common stock, as described under “Class B Common Stock” within Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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At December 31, 2024, approximately 46 million LLC Units of Station Holdco were owned by our Continuing Owners, or 41.8% of Red Rock Class A common stock on a fully exchanged basis, and may be sold in the future. In addition, under the Exchange Agreement, each holder of shares our Class B common stock is entitled to exchange its LLC Units for shares of our Class A common stock, as described under “Class B Common Stock” within Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Engineers, Local 501 (“Local 501”) at Palace Station. We are bargaining with, but have not yet entered into collective bargaining agreements with, the bargaining units represented by Local 501 at this property. Local 501 had been recognized as the collective bargaining representative for a unit of slot technicians at Sunset Station, Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock, but we no longer recognize Local 501 as the bargaining representative of those employees at those properties, as each of those properties received a petition indicating that a majority of its bargaining unit employees no longer desired to be represented by Local 501. Local 501 and the NLRB are contesting the withdrawal of recognition of Local 501 at Sunset Station, Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock. None of our other casino properties are currently subject to any bargaining obligation, collective bargaining agreement or similar arrangement with any union; however, we believe that organizing efforts are ongoing at this time. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that our casino properties will not ultimately be unionized.
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The rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies amplifies these concerns. Although we do not currently utilize AI to a significant extent in our operations, we are actively evaluating and expect to implement AI solutions in the near-to-medium term to enhance various aspects of our business. The integration of AI technologies into our operations could exacerbate the challenges discussed above and may introduce operational risks, including system failures, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and potential disruptions to our business processes. While we believe the intentional and deliberate adoption of certain AI processes could provide long-term benefits, there is uncertainty regarding its successful implementation and the associated risks. The steps we have taken to mitigate these risks may not be sufficient and a significant theft, loss or fraudulent use of customer, employee or company data maintained by us or by a service provider could have an adverse effect on our reputation and employee relationships and could result in remedial and other expenses, fines or litigation. A breach in the security of our information systems or those of our service providers could lead to an interruption in the operation of our systems or loss, disclosure or misappropriation of our business information or other unintended consequences. If any of these risks materialize, they could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and cash flows.
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Rock’s liquidity and financial condition and impair Red Rock’s ability to pay taxes and other expenses, make payments under the TRA or pay dividends on the Class A common stock.