Promotional Allowances

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

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 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 31, 2017		March 31, 2016
Food and beverage	$	4,835	$	4,018
Rooms		533		455
Other		121		73
Total promotional allowances	$	5,489	$	4,546

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

	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 31, 2017		March 31, 2016
Food and beverage	$	3,358	$	3,014
Rooms		164		191
Other		83		81
Total estimated cost of promotional allowances	$	3,605	$	3,286