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Promotional Allowances | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Promotional Allowances [Abstract] |
Promotional Allowances | Note 8 – 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 are as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, |
(In thousands) | 2017 |  |  | 2016 |  |  | 2015 |
Food and beverage | $ | 23,886 |  |  | $ | 18,324 |  |  | $ | 6,633 |
Rooms |  | 3,790 |  |  |  | 2,263 |  |  |  | 2,035 |
Other |  | 1,192 |  |  |  | 604 |  |  |  | 214 |
Total promotional allowances | $ | 28,868 |  |  | $ | 21,191 |  |  | $ | 8,882 |
The estimated cost of providing these promotional allowances, which is primarily included in gaming expenses, are as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, |
(In thousands) | 2017 |  |  | 2016 |  |  | 2015 |
Food and beverage | $ | 21,007 |  |  | $ | 15,201 |  |  | $ | 2,263 |
Rooms |  | 1,451 |  |  |  | 818 |  |  |  | 608 |
Other |  | 413 |  |  |  | 367 |  |  |  | 205 |
Total estimated cost of promotional allowances | $ | 22,871 |  |  | $ | 16,386 |  |  | $ | 3,076 |

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