Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 20, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Feb 20, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-21.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-20.
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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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Current report
We are subject to substantial risk of loss. Certain of our insurance does not fully cover all of our operational risks, and changes in the cost of insurance or the availability of insurance has materially increased and could further materially increase our insurance costs or result in a decrease in our insurance coverage.
Current report
Potential liabilities arising out of our operations may involve claims by employees, customers or third parties for personal injury or property damage and potential fines and penalties in connection with alleged violations of regulatory requirements. With respect to our general liability insurance and our health insurance programs, we have increased the risk we retain through higher levels of aggregate loss limits, per claim deductibles and claims-handling expenses. Costs in excess of these retained risks are generally insured under various contracts with third-party insurance carriers.
Current report
The level of risk we retain may change in the future as insurance market conditions or other factors affecting the economics of our insurance purchasing change. The operation of our properties is subject to a broad variety of risks. In certain instances, our reserved amounts and/or backstop insurance may not fully cover an insured loss depending on the magnitude and nature of the claim. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will not be exposed to uninsured or underinsured losses that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Additionally, changes in the cost of insurance or the availability of insurance in the future could increase our costs to maintain our current level of coverage or could cause us to reduce our insurance coverage and increase the portion of our risks that we self-insure.
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Previous wording
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.
Current wording
Our strategy of growth through acquisition of prospective development sites and 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.
Previous wording
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 wording
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, 2024 and 2025 as a result of central bank policy tightening, core inflation remains persistent. As a result of the decline in global inflation, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2025 by a total of 75 basis points. 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.
Previous 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.
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, predictive markets and other forms of legal 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. A majority of states offer legalized sports wagering, 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. For further details on competition in the gaming industry, see Item 1. Business—Competition.
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 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.
Current 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 our expansion and development projects could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.
Previous wording
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.
Current wording
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 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.
Previous wording
If we are unable to access sufficient capital from operations, borrowings or otherwise, we may be precluded from:
Current wording
If we are unable to access sufficient capital from operations, borrowings or otherwise, we may be precluded from maintaining or enhancing our properties, taking advantage of future opportunities, growing our business or responding to competitive pressures.
Previous 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
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, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (“Local 501”) had been recognized as the collective bargaining representative for a unit of slot technicians at Sunset Station, Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock and Palace Station, 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, Red Rock and Palace Station. 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.
Previous wording
Any work stoppage at one or more of our casino properties or construction projects which may be undertaken, in each case whether or not union driven, could require us to expend significant funds to hire replacement workers, and qualified replacement labor may not be available at reasonable costs, if at all. Strikes and work stoppages could also result in adverse media attention or otherwise discourage customers from visiting our casino properties. Strikes and work stoppages involving laborers at a construction project could result in construction delays and increases in construction costs. As a result, a strike or other work stoppage at one of our casino properties or any construction project could have an adverse effect on the business of our casino properties and our financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will not experience a strike or work stoppage at one or more of our casino properties or any construction project in the future. As noted above, 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.
Current wording
Any work stoppage at one or more of our casino properties or construction projects could require us to expend significant funds to hire replacement workers, and qualified replacement labor may not be available at reasonable costs, if at all. Strikes and work stoppages could also result in adverse media attention or otherwise discourage customers from visiting our casino properties. Strikes and work stoppages involving laborers at a construction project could result in construction delays and increases in construction costs. There can be no assurance that we will not experience a strike or work stoppage at one or more of our casino properties or any construction project in the future. As noted above, 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.
Previous wording
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.
Current wording
We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations and the supervision of our gaming regulators. As a result of such regulations and supervision, we are subject to periodic examinations by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and our gaming regulators and we may be required to pay substantial penalties if we fail to comply with applicable regulations or law. 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 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.
Current wording
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 one 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 Chevron decision, 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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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.
Current wording
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. The United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement in November 2020, rejoined in February 2021 under the Biden Administration and withdrew again on January 20, 2025. 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.
Previous wording
Increased scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, consumers, employees, regulators, and others regarding our environmental, social and governance practices and reporting could cause us to incur additional costs, devote additional resources and expose us to additional risks, which could adversely impact our reputation, customer attraction and retention, access to capital and employee recruitment and retention.
Current wording
Scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, consumers, employees, regulators, and others regarding our environmental, social and governance practices and reporting could cause us to incur additional costs, devote additional resources and expose us to additional risks, which could adversely impact our reputation, customer attraction and retention, access to capital and employee recruitment and retention.
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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.
Current wording
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. 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, 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.
Current wording
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 or may be adopted. 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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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.
Current wording
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 actions by President Trump and in light of several new cases escalating scrutiny of certain practices and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, (“DEI”). The future impact of these actions on existing DEI regulations cannot be predicted at this time, particularly given that such executive actions 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.
Previous wording
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.
Current wording
We have a significant concentration of our property values at each of our casino and entertainment properties. Although we maintain insurance that we believe is appropriate for our business, each of our property 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.
Previous wording
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.
Current wording
The rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence (“AI”) 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.
Previous wording
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.
Current wording
We have a substantial amount of debt, which requires significant principal and interest payments. As of December 31, 2025, the principal amount of our outstanding indebtedness totaled approximately $3.43 billion and we had $898.2 million of undrawn availability under our Revolving Credit Facility, which is net of $155.0 million in outstanding borrowings and the issuance of approximately $46.8 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 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.
Current wording
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, 2025, we had $898.2 million of undrawn availability under our Revolving Credit Facility, which is net of $155.0 million in outstanding borrowings and the issuance of approximately $46.8 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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Our Principal Equity Holders have control over our management and affairs, and their interests may differ from our interests or those of our other stockholders.
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Our Principal Equityholders have control over our management and affairs, and their interests may differ from our interests or those of our other stockholders.
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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:
Current wording
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 90.2% of the combined voting power of Red Rock as of December 31, 2025. 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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In addition, because the Principal Equity Holders hold most of their ownership interest directly and/or indirectly through Station Holdco, rather than through Red Rock, the public company, they may have conflicting interests with holders of shares of our Class A common stock. For example, if Station Holdco makes distributions to Red Rock, the Principal Equity Holders will also be entitled to receive distributions pro rata in accordance with the percentages of their respective LLC Units and their preferences as to the timing and amount of any such distributions may differ from those of our public stockholders. The Principal Equity Holders may also have different tax positions from us which could influence their decisions regarding whether and when to dispose of assets, especially in light of the existence of the TRA, whether and when to incur new, or refinance existing, indebtedness, and whether and when Red Rock should terminate the TRA and accelerate its obligations thereunder. The structuring of future transactions may take into consideration these Principal Equity Holders’ tax or other considerations even where no similar benefit would accrue to us. For example, a disposition of real estate or other assets in a taxable transaction could accelerate then-existing obligations under the TRA, which may result in differing incentives between the Principal Equity Holders and Red Rock with respect to such a transaction. For more information, see “Tax Receivable Agreement” within Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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In addition, because the Principal Equityholders hold most of their ownership interest directly and/or indirectly through Station Holdco, rather than through Red Rock, the public company, they may have conflicting interests with holders of shares of our Class A common stock. For example, if Station Holdco makes distributions to Red Rock, the Principal Equityholders will also be entitled to receive distributions pro rata in accordance with the percentages of their respective LLC Units and their preferences as to the timing and amount of any such distributions may differ from those of our public stockholders. The Principal Equityholders may also have different tax positions from us which could influence their decisions regarding whether and when to dispose of assets, especially in light of the existence of the TRA, whether and when to incur new, or refinance existing, indebtedness, and whether and when Red Rock should terminate the TRA and accelerate its obligations thereunder. The structuring of future transactions may take into consideration these Principal Equityholders’ tax or other considerations even where no similar benefit would accrue to us. For example, a disposition of real estate or other assets in a taxable transaction could accelerate then-existing obligations under the TRA, which may result in differing incentives between the Principal Equityholders and Red Rock with respect to such a transaction. For more information, see “Tax Receivable Agreement” within Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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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.
Current wording
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, 2025 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 TRA provides that in the event that we exercise our right to early termination of the TRA, there is a change in control or a material breach by us of our obligations under the TRA, the TRA will terminate, and we will be required to make a payment equal to the present value of future payments under the TRA, which payment would be based on certain assumptions, including those relating to our future taxable income, and may substantially exceed the actual benefits, if any, we realize in respect of the tax attributes subject to the TRA. In these situations, our obligations under the TRA could have a substantial negative impact on our liquidity, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to finance our obligations under the TRA. In addition, these obligations could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing certain mergers, asset sales, other forms of business combinations or other changes of control, in particular in circumstances where our Principal Equity Holders have interests that differ from those of other stockholders. Because our Principal Equity Holders have a controlling ownership interest in the Company, they are able to control the outcome of votes on all matters requiring approval by our stockholders. Accordingly, actions that affect such obligations under the TRA may be taken even if other stockholders oppose them.
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The TRA provides that in the event that we exercise our right to early termination of the TRA, there is a change in control or a material breach by us of our obligations under the TRA, the TRA will terminate, and we will be required to make a payment equal to the present value of future payments under the TRA, which payment would be based on certain assumptions, including those relating to our future taxable income, and may substantially exceed the actual benefits, if any, we realize in respect of the tax attributes subject to the TRA. In these situations, our obligations under the TRA could have a substantial negative impact on our liquidity, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to finance our obligations under the TRA. In addition, these obligations could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing certain mergers, asset sales, other forms of business combinations or other changes of control, in particular in circumstances where our Principal Equityholders have interests that differ from those of other stockholders. Because our Principal Equityholders have a controlling ownership interest in the Company, they are able to control the outcome of votes on all matters requiring approval by our stockholders. Accordingly, actions that affect such obligations under the TRA may be taken even if other stockholders oppose them.
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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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At December 31, 2025, approximately 46 million LLC Units of Station Holdco were owned by our Continuing Owners, or 41.3% 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 of 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 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Anti-takeover provisions and shareholder requirements in our charter documents, provisions of Delaware law and Nevada gaming laws may delay or prevent our acquisition by a third party, which might diminish the value of our Class A common stock. Provisions in our debt agreements may also require an acquirer to refinance our outstanding indebtedness if a change of control occurs, which could discourage or increase the costs of a takeover.
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Anti-takeover provisions and stockholder requirements in our charter documents, provisions of Delaware law and Nevada gaming laws may delay or prevent our acquisition by a third party, which might diminish the value of our Class A common stock. Provisions in our debt agreements may also require an acquirer to refinance our outstanding indebtedness if a change of control occurs, which could discourage or increase the costs of a takeover.
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These anti-takeover provisions, shareholder requirements and other provisions under Delaware law and Nevada gaming laws could discourage, delay or prevent a transaction involving a change in control of our Company, including transactions that our stockholders may deem advantageous, and negatively affect the trading price of our Class A common stock. These provisions could also discourage proxy contests and make it more difficult for you and other stockholders to elect directors of your choosing and to cause us to take other corporate actions you desire.
Current wording
These anti-takeover provisions, stockholder requirements and other provisions under Delaware law and Nevada gaming laws could discourage, delay or prevent a transaction involving a change in control of our Company, including transactions that our stockholders may deem advantageous, and negatively affect the trading price of our Class A common stock. These provisions could also discourage proxy contests and make it more difficult for you and other stockholders to elect directors of your choosing and to cause us to take other corporate actions you desire.
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Under the agreements governing our indebtedness, a takeover of our Company would likely constitute a “change of control” and be deemed to be an event of default under such facility, which would therefore require a third-party acquirer to refinance any outstanding indebtedness under the credit facility in connection with such takeover. In addition, the TRA provides that, in the event of a change of control, we are required to make a payment equal to the present value of estimated future payments under the TRA, which would result in a significant payment becoming due in the event of a change of control. These change of control provisions, and similar provisions in future agreements, are likely to increase the costs of any takeover and may discourage, delay or prevent an acquisition of our Company by a third party.
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Under the agreements governing our indebtedness, a takeover of our Company would likely constitute a “change of control” and be deemed to be an event of default under such facility, which would therefore require a third-party acquirer to refinance any outstanding indebtedness under the credit facility in connection with such takeover. In addition, the TRA provides that, in the event of a change of control, we are required to make a payment equal to the present value of estimated future payments under the TRA, which would result in a significant payment becoming due in the event of a change of control.
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Additionally, significant sales of our Class A common stock, whether by the principal equity holders or the Company, could have a significant effect on the price of our Class A common stock and, in the case of sales by the Company, a dilutive effect on existing stockholders.
Current wording
Additionally, significant sales of our Class A common stock, whether by the Principal Equityholders or the Company, could have a significant effect on the price of our Class A common stock and, in the case of sales by the Company, a dilutive effect on existing stockholders.
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The payments that we may make under the TRA could be substantial. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, our liability under the TRA with respect to previously consummated transactions was $20.6 million and $20.4 million, respectively.
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These change of control provisions, and similar provisions in future agreements, are likely to increase the costs of any takeover and may discourage, delay or prevent an acquisition of our Company by a third party.
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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.