Promotional Allowances

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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