Promotional Allowances

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2016		June 28, 2015		June 30, 2016		June 28, 2015
	(In thousands)				(In thousands)
Food and beverage	$	4,179	$	153	$	8,197	$	312
Rooms		504		509		959		1,061
Other		221		36		294		89
Total promotional allowances	$	4,904	$	698	$	9,450	$	1,462

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

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2016		June 28, 2015		June 30, 2016		June 28, 2015
	(In thousands)				(In thousands)
Food and beverage	$	3,089	$	61	$	6,103	$	138
Rooms		190		140		381		309
Other		135		40		216		75
Total estimated cost of promotional allowances	$	3,414	$	241	$	6,700	$	522