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Commitments and Contingencies | 9 Months Ended
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Commitments and Contingencies | 9. Commitments and Contingencies Litigation The Company is subject to various legal and administrative proceedings relating to personal injuries, employment matters, commercial transactions and other matters arising in the normal course of business. The Company does not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. In addition, the Company maintains what it believes is adequate insurance coverage to further mitigate the risks of such proceedings. However, such proceedings can be costly, time consuming and unpredictable and, therefore, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of such proceedings may not materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Further, no assurance can be given that the amount or scope of existing insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover losses arising from such matters. The following proceedings could result in costs, settlements, damages, or rulings that materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial condition or operating results. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses, claims and/or counter-claims with respect to these proceedings, and intends to vigorously defend itself or pursue its claims. After the February 28, 2014 Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) slots parlor license award to the Company’s subsidiary Springfield Gaming and Redevelopment LLC (“SGR”), individuals and entities associated with Raynham Park, LLC, an unsuccessful bidder for the same license which did not receive any votes in the application process, filed a writ of certiorari and mandamus action on May 9, 2014 in the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County seeking to annul or revoke the license award and named the Commission and SGR as defendants. The plaintiffs alleged that the Commission’s decision was arbitrary and capricious because it awarded the license to an applicant whose license application failed to disclose pertinent information. Plaintiffs also contended that the seller of Plainridge Park property retained an improper interest in the operation. SGR contends that all required information was submitted to and carefully considered by the Commission including the specific items that are discussed in the plaintiffs’ action. SGR also contends that the seller of the Plainridge Park property will have no involvement in the operation. The Company’s motion to dismiss the action was granted and the case has ended. Gaming licenses in Iowa are typically issued jointly to a gaming operator and a local charitable organization known as a QSO. The agreement between the Company’s gaming operator subsidiary in Iowa, Belle of Sioux City, L.P. (“Belle”), and its QSO, Missouri River Historical Development, Inc. (“MRHD”), expired in early July 2012. On July 12, 2012, when presented with an extension of the Company’s QSO/operating agreement for the Sioux City facility through March 2015, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (“IRGC”) refused to approve the extension. The IRGC nevertheless concluded that the casino could continue to operate without an effective operating agreement. The IRGC also announced a schedule for requests for proposals for a new land-based Woodbury County casino. Under protest, the Company submitted two proposals for a new gaming and entertainment destination in Woodbury County for the IRGC’s consideration. On April 18, 2013, the IRGC awarded the license to another gaming operator. In August 2013, the IRGC formally denied the Company’s application for a renewal of its state license; however, the IRGC affirmed its intention to permit the Company to continue operations at its Sioux City facility until such time as the new casino opens to the public, but not beyond. The Belle has filed numerous petitions challenging the IRGC’s actions in the Iowa District Court in Polk County, Iowa. The Company contends that the IRGC violated the Belle’s constitutional rights, Iowa State law, and its own rules and regulations in the actions the IRGC has taken against Belle and its license. In addition, the Ohio Racing Commission’s decision to permit Raceway Park to relocate its Toledo racetrack to Dayton was challenged in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas by Lebanon Trotting Club, Inc., the prior owner of a neighboring racetrack. The Ohio Racing Commission and Raceway Park filed briefs requesting the Franklin County Court to uphold the Ohio Racing Commission’s decision. In July 2014, the lawsuit was dismissed by the court and Lebanon Trotting Club, Inc. did not appeal making the decision final. On March 5-6, 2014, the IRGC held a contested case hearing to determine whether Belle could retain its gaming license. On April 17, 2014, the IRGC ruled that Argosy Casino Sioux City must cease operations by July 1, 2014. In response, the Company filed a petition for judicial review to vacate or reverse the IRGC’s April 17, 2014 order. This petition was dismissed by the court and the Company has appealed this dismissal order to the Iowa Supreme Court, along with a request to keep the casino open pending a decision on the appeal. On July 25, 2014, the Iowa Supreme Court denied the request to stay closure while the appeal is pending. Therefore, on July 30, 2014, Argosy Casino Sioux City ceased its operations. The Company’s appeal of its closure order remains pending. The Company has also appealed numerous actions taken by the IRGC that resulted in the license awarded for a land-based casino in Woodbury County. This preceding is pending.

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