Note 6 - Promotional Allowances

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Note 6 – 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:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2016		March 29, 2015
	(In thousands)
Food and beverage	$	4,018	$	159
Rooms		455		552
Other		73		53
Total promotional allowances	$	4,546	$	764

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

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2016		March 29, 2015
	(In thousands)
Food and beverage	$	3,014	$	78
Rooms		191		169
Other		81		34
Total estimated cost of promotional allowances	$	3,286	$	281