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Note 14. Promotional Allowances

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Promotional Allowances Disclosure [Abstract]

Promotional Allowances Disclosure [Text Block]

14. Promotional Allowances

The retail value of rooms, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated retail value of these promotional allowances is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 29, 2013		September 30, 2012		September 29, 2013		September 30, 2012
Food and beverage	$	67	$	—	$	87	$	—
Rooms		457		—		477		—
Total promotional allowances	$	524	$	—	$	564	$	—

The estimated cost of providing these promotional allowances, which are included in gaming costs and expenses, is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 29, 2013		September 30, 2012		September 29, 2013		September 30, 2012
Food and beverage	$	67	$	—	$	87	$	—
Rooms		110		—		115		—
Total promotional allowances	$	177	$	—	$	202	$	—