Note 11 - Promotional Allowances

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

11. Promotional Allowances

The retail value of food and beverages, rooms and other services furnished to customers 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:

	Year Ended
	December 31,		December 28,		December 29,
	2015		2014		2013
	(In thousands)
Food and beverage	$	6,633	$	498	$	131
Rooms		2,035		2,529		1,005
Other		214		157		—
Total promotional allowances	$	8,882	$	3,184	$	1,136

The estimated cost of providing these promotional allowances, which are included in gaming expenses, is as follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31,		December 28,		December 29,
	2015		2014		2013
	(In thousands)
Food and beverage	$	2,263	$	234	$	131
Rooms		608		655		242
Other		205		122		—
Total cost of promotional allowances	$	3,076	$	1,011	$	373