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Leases
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases for various real estate and equipment. Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of sales over specified contractual amounts, rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation and rental payments based on usage. The Company’s leases include options to extend the lease term one month to 73 years. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material restrictive covenants, other than those described below.
Lessee Arrangements
Operating Leases
The Company leases real estate and equipment used in operations from third parties. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining term of the Company’s operating leases ranged from 1 to 67 years with various extension options available, if the Company elects to exercise them. However, the Company’s remaining terms only include extension options that we have determined are reasonably certain as of December 31, 2024. In addition to minimum rental commitments, certain of the Company’s operating leases provide for contingent rentals based on a percentage of revenues in excess of specified amounts. The Company does not include costs associated with non-lease components in the lease costs disclosed in the table below. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company obtained $10 million and $41 million, respectively, of right-of-use (“ROU”) assets in exchange for new lease liabilities. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company disposed of $1 million and $7 million, respectively, of ROU assets and lease liabilities.
The Company has elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption and does not establish ROU assets or liabilities for operating leases with terms of 12 months or less.
Leases recorded on the balance sheet consist of the following:
December 31,
(In millions)Classification on the Balance Sheet20242023
Assets:
Operating lease ROU assetsOther long-term assets, net$604 $622 
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities
Accrued other liabilities21 23 
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities716 728 
Lease Terms and Discount RateDecember 31,
20242023
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)31.732.1
Weighted Average Discount Rate8.2 %8.1 %
Components of Lease Expense
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)202420232022
Operating lease expense$81 $96 $132 
Short-term and variable lease expense158 159 138 
Total operating lease costs$239 $255 $270 
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Cash payments included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)202420232022
Operating cash flows for operating leases$81 $116 $110 
Maturities of Lease Liabilities
(In millions)Operating Leases
2025$79 
202677 
202778 
202875 
202974 
Thereafter1,848 
Total future minimum lease payments2,231 
Less: present value factor(1,494)
Total lease liability$737 
Finance Leases
The Company has finance leases for certain equipment and real estate. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s finance leases had remaining lease terms of up to approximately 34 years, some of which include options to extend the lease terms in one month increments. The Company’s finance lease ROU assets and liabilities were $60 million and $68 million as of December 31, 2024, respectively, and $69 million and $77 million as of December 31, 2023, respectively.
Financing Obligations
VICI Leases & Golf Course Use Agreement
The fair value of the real estate assets and the related failed sale-leaseback financing obligations were estimated based on the present value of the estimated future lease payments over the lease term of 15 years, plus renewal options, using an imputed discount rate of approximately 11.01%.
CEI leases certain real property assets from VICI under the following agreements: (i) for a portfolio of properties located throughout the United States (the “Regional Lease”), (ii) for Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Harrah’s Las Vegas (the “Las Vegas Lease”), and (iii) for Harrah’s Joliet (the “Joliet Lease”), (collectively, “VICI Leases”). The lease agreements, inclusive of all amendments, include (i) a 15-year initial term with four five-year renewal options, (ii) initial annual fixed rent payments of $1.1 billion, subject to annual escalation provisions based on the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) and a 2% floor which commenced in lease year two of the initial terms and (iii) a variable element based on net revenues of the underlying leased properties, commencing in lease year eight of the initial term.
The Put-Call Right Agreement whereby the Company could have required VICI to purchase and lease back (as lessor) or whereby VICI could have required the Company to sell to VICI and lease back (as lessee) the real estate components of the gaming and racetrack facilities of Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Horseshoe Indianapolis (the “Centaur properties”) was not exercised by either party prior to the December 31, 2024 expiration.
The Golf Course Use Agreement between the Company and VICI has a 35-year term (inclusive of all renewal periods), whereby the Company agrees to pay initial annual membership and use fees totaling $14 million, subject to annual escalation provisions similar to those described above in the Regional Lease, as well as certain per-round fees set forth in the agreement.
GLPI Leases
The fair value of the real estate assets and the related failed sale-leaseback financing obligations were estimated based on the present value of the estimated future lease payments over the lease term of 20 years, plus renewal options, using an imputed discount rate of approximately 9.75%.
CEI leases certain real property assets from GLPI under the Master Lease (as amended, the “GLPI Master Lease”). The GLPI Master Lease, encompassing a portfolio of properties within the United States, provides for the lease of land, buildings, structures and other improvements on the land, easements and similar appurtenances to the land and improvements relating to the operation of the leased properties. The GLPI Master Lease, inclusive of all amendments, provides for (i) an initial term of 20 years (through September 2038), (ii) four five-year renewals at the Company’s option, (iii) annual land and building base rent of $24 million and $63 million, respectively, (iv) escalating provisions of building base rent equal to 101.25% of the rent for the preceding year for lease years five and six, 101.75% for lease years seven and eight and 102% for each lease year thereafter and (v) relief from the operating, capital expenditure and financial covenants in the event of involuntary closures.
CEI also leases the real estate underlying Horseshoe St. Louis from GLPI, (the “Lumière Lease”). The Lumière Lease, inclusive of all amendments, provides for (i) an initial term commencing on September 29, 2020 and ending on October 31, 2033, (ii) four five-year renewal options, (iii) annual rent payments of $23 million, (iv) escalation provisions commencing in lease year two equal to 101.25% of the rent for the preceding year for lease years two through five, 101.75% for lease years six and seven and 102% for each lease year thereafter, and (v) certain relief under the financial covenant in the event of involuntary closures.
The Company continues to reflect the real estate assets related to the failed sale-lease back transactions on the Balance Sheets in Property and equipment, net as if the Company was the legal owner, and continues to recognize depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives.
The future minimum payments related to the GLPI Leases, including the Lumière Lease, and VICI Leases financing obligations, as amended, at December 31, 2024 were as follows:
(In millions)GLPI LeasesVICI Leases
2025$113 $1,228 
2026115 1,246 
2027117 1,265 
2028119 1,284 
2029120 1,304 
Thereafter4,248 42,406 
Total future payments4,832 48,733 
Less: Amounts representing interest(3,801)(38,058)
Plus: Residual values240 893 
Financing obligation $1,271 $11,568 
Cash payments made relating to the Company’s long-term financing obligations during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
GLPI Leases (a)
VICI Leases (a)
December 31,December 31,
(In millions)202420232022202420232022
Cash paid for principal$— $1 $— $1 $1 $1 
Cash paid for interest112 111 110 1,212 1,175 1,095 
____________________
(a)For the initial periods of the VICI and GLPI Leases, cash payments are less than the interest expense recognized, which causes the failed-sale leaseback obligation to increase during the initial years of the lease term.
Lease Covenants
The GLPI Leases and VICI Leases contain certain covenants requiring minimum capital expenditures based on a percentage of net revenues along with maintaining certain financial ratios. The GLPI Leases require the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted revenue to rent ratio of 1.20:1.
The Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants as of December 31, 2024.
Lessor Arrangements
Lodging Arrangements
Lodging arrangements are considered short-term and generally consist of lease and nonlease components. The lease component is the predominant component of the arrangement and consists of the fees charged for lodging. The nonlease components primarily consist of resort fees and other miscellaneous items. As the timing and pattern of transfer of both the lease and nonlease components are over the course of the lease term, we have elected to combine the revenue generated from lease and nonlease components into a single lease component based on the predominant component in the arrangement. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $2.0 billion, $2.1 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively, in lease revenue related to lodging arrangements, which is included in Hotel revenues in the Statements of Operations.
Conventions
Convention arrangements are considered short-term and generally consist of lease and nonlease components. The lease component is the predominant component of the arrangement and consists of fees charged for the use of meeting space. The nonlease components primarily consist of food and beverage and audio/visual services. Revenue from conventions is primarily included in Food and beverage revenue in the Statement of Operations, and during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, lease revenue related to conventions was $51 million, $40 million and $34 million, respectively.
Real Estate Operating Leases
We enter into long-term real estate leasing arrangements with third party lessees at our properties. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining terms of these operating leases ranged from 1 to 81 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term for up to five years. In addition to minimum rental commitments, certain of our operating leases provide for contingent payments including contingent rentals based on a percentage of revenues in excess of specified amounts and reimbursements for common area maintenance and utilities charges. As the timing and pattern of transfer of both the lease and nonlease components are over the course of the lease term, we have elected to combine the revenue generated from lease and nonlease components into a single lease component based on the predominant component in the arrangement. In addition, to maintain the value of our leased assets, certain leases include specific maintenance requirements of the lessees or maintenance is performed by the Company on behalf of the lessees. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $148 million, $166 million and $168 million, respectively, of real estate lease revenue, which is included in Other revenue in the Statement of Operations. Real estate lease revenue includes $62 million, $68 million and $64 million of variable rental income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Maturities of Lease Receivables
(In millions)Operating Leases
2025$57 
202656 
202751 
202847 
202942 
Thereafter670 
Total$923 
Leases Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases for various real estate and equipment. Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of sales over specified contractual amounts, rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation and rental payments based on usage. The Company’s leases include options to extend the lease term one month to 73 years. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material restrictive covenants, other than those described below.
Lessee Arrangements
Operating Leases
The Company leases real estate and equipment used in operations from third parties. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining term of the Company’s operating leases ranged from 1 to 67 years with various extension options available, if the Company elects to exercise them. However, the Company’s remaining terms only include extension options that we have determined are reasonably certain as of December 31, 2024. In addition to minimum rental commitments, certain of the Company’s operating leases provide for contingent rentals based on a percentage of revenues in excess of specified amounts. The Company does not include costs associated with non-lease components in the lease costs disclosed in the table below. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company obtained $10 million and $41 million, respectively, of right-of-use (“ROU”) assets in exchange for new lease liabilities. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company disposed of $1 million and $7 million, respectively, of ROU assets and lease liabilities.
The Company has elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption and does not establish ROU assets or liabilities for operating leases with terms of 12 months or less.
Leases recorded on the balance sheet consist of the following:
December 31,
(In millions)Classification on the Balance Sheet20242023
Assets:
Operating lease ROU assetsOther long-term assets, net$604 $622 
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities
Accrued other liabilities21 23 
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities716 728 
Lease Terms and Discount RateDecember 31,
20242023
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)31.732.1
Weighted Average Discount Rate8.2 %8.1 %
Components of Lease Expense
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)202420232022
Operating lease expense$81 $96 $132 
Short-term and variable lease expense158 159 138 
Total operating lease costs$239 $255 $270 
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Cash payments included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)202420232022
Operating cash flows for operating leases$81 $116 $110 
Maturities of Lease Liabilities
(In millions)Operating Leases
2025$79 
202677 
202778 
202875 
202974 
Thereafter1,848 
Total future minimum lease payments2,231 
Less: present value factor(1,494)
Total lease liability$737 
Finance Leases
The Company has finance leases for certain equipment and real estate. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s finance leases had remaining lease terms of up to approximately 34 years, some of which include options to extend the lease terms in one month increments. The Company’s finance lease ROU assets and liabilities were $60 million and $68 million as of December 31, 2024, respectively, and $69 million and $77 million as of December 31, 2023, respectively.
Financing Obligations
VICI Leases & Golf Course Use Agreement
The fair value of the real estate assets and the related failed sale-leaseback financing obligations were estimated based on the present value of the estimated future lease payments over the lease term of 15 years, plus renewal options, using an imputed discount rate of approximately 11.01%.
CEI leases certain real property assets from VICI under the following agreements: (i) for a portfolio of properties located throughout the United States (the “Regional Lease”), (ii) for Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Harrah’s Las Vegas (the “Las Vegas Lease”), and (iii) for Harrah’s Joliet (the “Joliet Lease”), (collectively, “VICI Leases”). The lease agreements, inclusive of all amendments, include (i) a 15-year initial term with four five-year renewal options, (ii) initial annual fixed rent payments of $1.1 billion, subject to annual escalation provisions based on the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) and a 2% floor which commenced in lease year two of the initial terms and (iii) a variable element based on net revenues of the underlying leased properties, commencing in lease year eight of the initial term.
The Put-Call Right Agreement whereby the Company could have required VICI to purchase and lease back (as lessor) or whereby VICI could have required the Company to sell to VICI and lease back (as lessee) the real estate components of the gaming and racetrack facilities of Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Horseshoe Indianapolis (the “Centaur properties”) was not exercised by either party prior to the December 31, 2024 expiration.
The Golf Course Use Agreement between the Company and VICI has a 35-year term (inclusive of all renewal periods), whereby the Company agrees to pay initial annual membership and use fees totaling $14 million, subject to annual escalation provisions similar to those described above in the Regional Lease, as well as certain per-round fees set forth in the agreement.
GLPI Leases
The fair value of the real estate assets and the related failed sale-leaseback financing obligations were estimated based on the present value of the estimated future lease payments over the lease term of 20 years, plus renewal options, using an imputed discount rate of approximately 9.75%.
CEI leases certain real property assets from GLPI under the Master Lease (as amended, the “GLPI Master Lease”). The GLPI Master Lease, encompassing a portfolio of properties within the United States, provides for the lease of land, buildings, structures and other improvements on the land, easements and similar appurtenances to the land and improvements relating to the operation of the leased properties. The GLPI Master Lease, inclusive of all amendments, provides for (i) an initial term of 20 years (through September 2038), (ii) four five-year renewals at the Company’s option, (iii) annual land and building base rent of $24 million and $63 million, respectively, (iv) escalating provisions of building base rent equal to 101.25% of the rent for the preceding year for lease years five and six, 101.75% for lease years seven and eight and 102% for each lease year thereafter and (v) relief from the operating, capital expenditure and financial covenants in the event of involuntary closures.
CEI also leases the real estate underlying Horseshoe St. Louis from GLPI, (the “Lumière Lease”). The Lumière Lease, inclusive of all amendments, provides for (i) an initial term commencing on September 29, 2020 and ending on October 31, 2033, (ii) four five-year renewal options, (iii) annual rent payments of $23 million, (iv) escalation provisions commencing in lease year two equal to 101.25% of the rent for the preceding year for lease years two through five, 101.75% for lease years six and seven and 102% for each lease year thereafter, and (v) certain relief under the financial covenant in the event of involuntary closures.
The Company continues to reflect the real estate assets related to the failed sale-lease back transactions on the Balance Sheets in Property and equipment, net as if the Company was the legal owner, and continues to recognize depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives.
The future minimum payments related to the GLPI Leases, including the Lumière Lease, and VICI Leases financing obligations, as amended, at December 31, 2024 were as follows:
(In millions)GLPI LeasesVICI Leases
2025$113 $1,228 
2026115 1,246 
2027117 1,265 
2028119 1,284 
2029120 1,304 
Thereafter4,248 42,406 
Total future payments4,832 48,733 
Less: Amounts representing interest(3,801)(38,058)
Plus: Residual values240 893 
Financing obligation $1,271 $11,568 
Cash payments made relating to the Company’s long-term financing obligations during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
GLPI Leases (a)
VICI Leases (a)
December 31,December 31,
(In millions)202420232022202420232022
Cash paid for principal$— $1 $— $1 $1 $1 
Cash paid for interest112 111 110 1,212 1,175 1,095 
____________________
(a)For the initial periods of the VICI and GLPI Leases, cash payments are less than the interest expense recognized, which causes the failed-sale leaseback obligation to increase during the initial years of the lease term.
Lease Covenants
The GLPI Leases and VICI Leases contain certain covenants requiring minimum capital expenditures based on a percentage of net revenues along with maintaining certain financial ratios. The GLPI Leases require the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted revenue to rent ratio of 1.20:1.
The Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants as of December 31, 2024.
Lessor Arrangements
Lodging Arrangements
Lodging arrangements are considered short-term and generally consist of lease and nonlease components. The lease component is the predominant component of the arrangement and consists of the fees charged for lodging. The nonlease components primarily consist of resort fees and other miscellaneous items. As the timing and pattern of transfer of both the lease and nonlease components are over the course of the lease term, we have elected to combine the revenue generated from lease and nonlease components into a single lease component based on the predominant component in the arrangement. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $2.0 billion, $2.1 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively, in lease revenue related to lodging arrangements, which is included in Hotel revenues in the Statements of Operations.
Conventions
Convention arrangements are considered short-term and generally consist of lease and nonlease components. The lease component is the predominant component of the arrangement and consists of fees charged for the use of meeting space. The nonlease components primarily consist of food and beverage and audio/visual services. Revenue from conventions is primarily included in Food and beverage revenue in the Statement of Operations, and during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, lease revenue related to conventions was $51 million, $40 million and $34 million, respectively.
Real Estate Operating Leases
We enter into long-term real estate leasing arrangements with third party lessees at our properties. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining terms of these operating leases ranged from 1 to 81 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term for up to five years. In addition to minimum rental commitments, certain of our operating leases provide for contingent payments including contingent rentals based on a percentage of revenues in excess of specified amounts and reimbursements for common area maintenance and utilities charges. As the timing and pattern of transfer of both the lease and nonlease components are over the course of the lease term, we have elected to combine the revenue generated from lease and nonlease components into a single lease component based on the predominant component in the arrangement. In addition, to maintain the value of our leased assets, certain leases include specific maintenance requirements of the lessees or maintenance is performed by the Company on behalf of the lessees. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $148 million, $166 million and $168 million, respectively, of real estate lease revenue, which is included in Other revenue in the Statement of Operations. Real estate lease revenue includes $62 million, $68 million and $64 million of variable rental income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Maturities of Lease Receivables
(In millions)Operating Leases
2025$57 
202656 
202751 
202847 
202942 
Thereafter670 
Total$923 
Leases Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases for various real estate and equipment. Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of sales over specified contractual amounts, rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation and rental payments based on usage. The Company’s leases include options to extend the lease term one month to 73 years. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material restrictive covenants, other than those described below.
Lessee Arrangements
Operating Leases
The Company leases real estate and equipment used in operations from third parties. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining term of the Company’s operating leases ranged from 1 to 67 years with various extension options available, if the Company elects to exercise them. However, the Company’s remaining terms only include extension options that we have determined are reasonably certain as of December 31, 2024. In addition to minimum rental commitments, certain of the Company’s operating leases provide for contingent rentals based on a percentage of revenues in excess of specified amounts. The Company does not include costs associated with non-lease components in the lease costs disclosed in the table below. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company obtained $10 million and $41 million, respectively, of right-of-use (“ROU”) assets in exchange for new lease liabilities. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company disposed of $1 million and $7 million, respectively, of ROU assets and lease liabilities.
The Company has elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption and does not establish ROU assets or liabilities for operating leases with terms of 12 months or less.
Leases recorded on the balance sheet consist of the following:
December 31,
(In millions)Classification on the Balance Sheet20242023
Assets:
Operating lease ROU assetsOther long-term assets, net$604 $622 
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities
Accrued other liabilities21 23 
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities716 728 
Lease Terms and Discount RateDecember 31,
20242023
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)31.732.1
Weighted Average Discount Rate8.2 %8.1 %
Components of Lease Expense
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)202420232022
Operating lease expense$81 $96 $132 
Short-term and variable lease expense158 159 138 
Total operating lease costs$239 $255 $270 
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Cash payments included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)202420232022
Operating cash flows for operating leases$81 $116 $110 
Maturities of Lease Liabilities
(In millions)Operating Leases
2025$79 
202677 
202778 
202875 
202974 
Thereafter1,848 
Total future minimum lease payments2,231 
Less: present value factor(1,494)
Total lease liability$737 
Finance Leases
The Company has finance leases for certain equipment and real estate. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s finance leases had remaining lease terms of up to approximately 34 years, some of which include options to extend the lease terms in one month increments. The Company’s finance lease ROU assets and liabilities were $60 million and $68 million as of December 31, 2024, respectively, and $69 million and $77 million as of December 31, 2023, respectively.
Financing Obligations
VICI Leases & Golf Course Use Agreement
The fair value of the real estate assets and the related failed sale-leaseback financing obligations were estimated based on the present value of the estimated future lease payments over the lease term of 15 years, plus renewal options, using an imputed discount rate of approximately 11.01%.
CEI leases certain real property assets from VICI under the following agreements: (i) for a portfolio of properties located throughout the United States (the “Regional Lease”), (ii) for Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Harrah’s Las Vegas (the “Las Vegas Lease”), and (iii) for Harrah’s Joliet (the “Joliet Lease”), (collectively, “VICI Leases”). The lease agreements, inclusive of all amendments, include (i) a 15-year initial term with four five-year renewal options, (ii) initial annual fixed rent payments of $1.1 billion, subject to annual escalation provisions based on the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) and a 2% floor which commenced in lease year two of the initial terms and (iii) a variable element based on net revenues of the underlying leased properties, commencing in lease year eight of the initial term.
The Put-Call Right Agreement whereby the Company could have required VICI to purchase and lease back (as lessor) or whereby VICI could have required the Company to sell to VICI and lease back (as lessee) the real estate components of the gaming and racetrack facilities of Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Horseshoe Indianapolis (the “Centaur properties”) was not exercised by either party prior to the December 31, 2024 expiration.
The Golf Course Use Agreement between the Company and VICI has a 35-year term (inclusive of all renewal periods), whereby the Company agrees to pay initial annual membership and use fees totaling $14 million, subject to annual escalation provisions similar to those described above in the Regional Lease, as well as certain per-round fees set forth in the agreement.
GLPI Leases
The fair value of the real estate assets and the related failed sale-leaseback financing obligations were estimated based on the present value of the estimated future lease payments over the lease term of 20 years, plus renewal options, using an imputed discount rate of approximately 9.75%.
CEI leases certain real property assets from GLPI under the Master Lease (as amended, the “GLPI Master Lease”). The GLPI Master Lease, encompassing a portfolio of properties within the United States, provides for the lease of land, buildings, structures and other improvements on the land, easements and similar appurtenances to the land and improvements relating to the operation of the leased properties. The GLPI Master Lease, inclusive of all amendments, provides for (i) an initial term of 20 years (through September 2038), (ii) four five-year renewals at the Company’s option, (iii) annual land and building base rent of $24 million and $63 million, respectively, (iv) escalating provisions of building base rent equal to 101.25% of the rent for the preceding year for lease years five and six, 101.75% for lease years seven and eight and 102% for each lease year thereafter and (v) relief from the operating, capital expenditure and financial covenants in the event of involuntary closures.
CEI also leases the real estate underlying Horseshoe St. Louis from GLPI, (the “Lumière Lease”). The Lumière Lease, inclusive of all amendments, provides for (i) an initial term commencing on September 29, 2020 and ending on October 31, 2033, (ii) four five-year renewal options, (iii) annual rent payments of $23 million, (iv) escalation provisions commencing in lease year two equal to 101.25% of the rent for the preceding year for lease years two through five, 101.75% for lease years six and seven and 102% for each lease year thereafter, and (v) certain relief under the financial covenant in the event of involuntary closures.
The Company continues to reflect the real estate assets related to the failed sale-lease back transactions on the Balance Sheets in Property and equipment, net as if the Company was the legal owner, and continues to recognize depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives.
The future minimum payments related to the GLPI Leases, including the Lumière Lease, and VICI Leases financing obligations, as amended, at December 31, 2024 were as follows:
(In millions)GLPI LeasesVICI Leases
2025$113 $1,228 
2026115 1,246 
2027117 1,265 
2028119 1,284 
2029120 1,304 
Thereafter4,248 42,406 
Total future payments4,832 48,733 
Less: Amounts representing interest(3,801)(38,058)
Plus: Residual values240 893 
Financing obligation $1,271 $11,568 
Cash payments made relating to the Company’s long-term financing obligations during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
GLPI Leases (a)
VICI Leases (a)
December 31,December 31,
(In millions)202420232022202420232022
Cash paid for principal$— $1 $— $1 $1 $1 
Cash paid for interest112 111 110 1,212 1,175 1,095 
____________________
(a)For the initial periods of the VICI and GLPI Leases, cash payments are less than the interest expense recognized, which causes the failed-sale leaseback obligation to increase during the initial years of the lease term.
Lease Covenants
The GLPI Leases and VICI Leases contain certain covenants requiring minimum capital expenditures based on a percentage of net revenues along with maintaining certain financial ratios. The GLPI Leases require the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted revenue to rent ratio of 1.20:1.
The Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants as of December 31, 2024.
Lessor Arrangements
Lodging Arrangements
Lodging arrangements are considered short-term and generally consist of lease and nonlease components. The lease component is the predominant component of the arrangement and consists of the fees charged for lodging. The nonlease components primarily consist of resort fees and other miscellaneous items. As the timing and pattern of transfer of both the lease and nonlease components are over the course of the lease term, we have elected to combine the revenue generated from lease and nonlease components into a single lease component based on the predominant component in the arrangement. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $2.0 billion, $2.1 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively, in lease revenue related to lodging arrangements, which is included in Hotel revenues in the Statements of Operations.
Conventions
Convention arrangements are considered short-term and generally consist of lease and nonlease components. The lease component is the predominant component of the arrangement and consists of fees charged for the use of meeting space. The nonlease components primarily consist of food and beverage and audio/visual services. Revenue from conventions is primarily included in Food and beverage revenue in the Statement of Operations, and during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, lease revenue related to conventions was $51 million, $40 million and $34 million, respectively.
Real Estate Operating Leases
We enter into long-term real estate leasing arrangements with third party lessees at our properties. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining terms of these operating leases ranged from 1 to 81 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term for up to five years. In addition to minimum rental commitments, certain of our operating leases provide for contingent payments including contingent rentals based on a percentage of revenues in excess of specified amounts and reimbursements for common area maintenance and utilities charges. As the timing and pattern of transfer of both the lease and nonlease components are over the course of the lease term, we have elected to combine the revenue generated from lease and nonlease components into a single lease component based on the predominant component in the arrangement. In addition, to maintain the value of our leased assets, certain leases include specific maintenance requirements of the lessees or maintenance is performed by the Company on behalf of the lessees. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $148 million, $166 million and $168 million, respectively, of real estate lease revenue, which is included in Other revenue in the Statement of Operations. Real estate lease revenue includes $62 million, $68 million and $64 million of variable rental income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Maturities of Lease Receivables
(In millions)Operating Leases
2025$57 
202656 
202751 
202847 
202942 
Thereafter670 
Total$923