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Note 10 - Promotional Allowances
3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2015
Promotional Allowances [Abstract]  
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10. Promotional Allowances


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


   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 29, 2015

   

March 30, 2014

 

Food and beverage

  $ 159     $ 107  

Rooms

    552       808  

Other

    53       36  

Total promotional allowances

  $ 764     $ 951  

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


   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 29, 2015

   

March 30, 2014

 

Food and beverage

  $ 78     $ 53  

Rooms

    169       194  

Other

    34       42  

Total promotional allowances

  $ 281     $ 289